Amber Reeves
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Orthotech/ Medical Assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Patient Care and Excellent training in the Medical Field. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Medical Field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Technician
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital- Emergency Room
Beaumont, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated Patient Care to Patients throughout Emergency Room including Trauma Patients in a Emergency Room including Trauma Patients in a Level I Trauma Center
- Rotated Bi Weekly in the Psych Ward, Including Voluntary, EDO, Court ordered Psych Patients
- Set up orthopedic Reductions under Conscious Sedation procedures and applied variety and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures as needed
- Assisted with Trauma Patients including but not limited to, Gun Shot wounds, stabbings, Falls, MVA's
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Ortho Tech/MA II
University Of Texas At Austin
Austin , TX
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Obtained patient medical history, including; Reason for Visit, Medications and allergies, as well as obtaining Vital Signs including manual Blood Pressures. Orthostatic Vitals when necessary.
- Call in Rx's to pharmacy as directed by Physician
- Fitted patients with appropriate DME when ordered by a Physician
- Applied Cast and/or Splints ordered when by physician, including upper & Lower extremities.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Performed POC Testing including; UA, Strep, Flu
- Obtained Phlebotomy as directed
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Trained and Supervised up to 12 volunteers each Semester
- Attended required training, education and meetings each semester .
Medical Assistant
River Hills Family Medicine
Austin, TX
12.2015 - 07.2018
- Provide Quality care to Patients
- Triage Patients including Obtaining patient medical Hx including; Allergies, medications, Previous Diagnosis, Family Hx
- Obtain Vitals; Manual BP, Pulse, Height, Weight, Temp, o2 Stats
- Perform EKG
- Prepared and Administered Medications as directed by Physician
- Called in Prescriptions as needed for the provider
- Ordered Authorized Imaging for Patients including X-rays, MRI, CT Scans
- Notify Patients by phone of lab results
- Schedule patients for follow up visits when necessary
- Perform Rapid test including UA, Strep, Flu, Mono
- Assisted in procedures including Hormone Replacement, Stitches, Minor Procedures
- Perform Autoclaving and sterilization of Medical Instruments
Limited Radiological Technologist/Certified Medica
Nextcare Urgent Care
Austin, TX
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Front Office Receptionist as needed. Checking In/Checking Out patients, Insurance Verification, scanning Faxing Paperwork
- Back Office Clinical Care Specialist
- Triage, Rooming Patients
- Completing Providers orders in a timely manner
- Administered Immunizations, Iv's , Blood Draws
- Performed EKG'S
- Performed X-rays including Chest, Extremities, Skull
- Obtained/ Completed CPL oders for send off
- BAT Testing
- Performed Federal/ NON Federal Drug Screens
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
The College of Health Care Professions
Austin, TX05.2012
Skills
- Quality Patient Care
- Diagnostic Equipment Expertise
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Point of care testing
Certification
- American Society of Orthopedic Professionals Registered Orthopedic Technologist
Certification #032620051 Ex 2022
- American Heart Association
BLS Provider CPR Certified Ex 2024
Timeline
Orthopedic Technician
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital- Emergency Room
03.2021 - Current
Ortho Tech/MA II
University Of Texas At Austin
07.2018 - 07.2020
Medical Assistant
River Hills Family Medicine
12.2015 - 07.2018
Limited Radiological Technologist/Certified Medica
Nextcare Urgent Care
09.2014 - 11.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
The College of Health Care Professions
- American Society of Orthopedic Professionals Registered Orthopedic Technologist
Certification #032620051 Ex 2022
- American Heart Association
BLS Provider CPR Certified Ex 2024
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