Amritie Dhanwa
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience providing hands-on patient care as a Medical and Perioperative Assistant. Now seeking to expand my impact by supporting patients' mental health. Passionate about delivering compassionate care with empathy and understanding, driven by personal experience. Organized and committed to enhancing overall patient well-being.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Assistant
Lenox Health Greenwich Village
04.2021 - Current
- Verified identity of patient and operative site.
- Read and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Collect and process urine samples.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Assist nurses and doctors with any help as needed.
- Maintain clean and orderly well-stocked environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Medical Assistant
Manhattan Surgical Center
01.2016 - 04.2021
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Read and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Collect and process urine samples.
- Assist nurses and doctors with any help as needed.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Confirming patient appointment for the next day.
- policies, financial requirements and check-in procedures.
- Collected demographic and insurance information from patients.
- Maintained the reception area and ensured its appearance was within company standards.
- Received and processed medical records requests.
- Prepared mailings of information and documentation.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
Medical Assistant
Center For Specialty Care
02.2011 - 05.2016
- Responsible for setting up the recovery room and Endoscopy suites.
- Assist physicians and nurses in delivering patient care by taking their vital signs, setting up patients charts and following their directives according to the type of surgery or Endoscopy procedure that the patients is having.
- Work with administrative staff as needed by relaying patient status and recording the registration of patient on the surgical schedule.
- Prepare the set up of IV fluids.
- Set up of medical charts day's procedure.
- Recognize and report abnormalities and/or changes in patients health status to nursing staff.
- Maintain a clean and orderly well-stocked environment.
- Assure that patient's belongings are secured.
- Maintain clean environment in Endoscopy and recovery room.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services Mental Health
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY12-2025
High School Diploma -
Wethersfield High School
Wethersfield, CT06.2007
Skills
- Chart preparation/filing aptness
- Clinical training
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient positioning
- Vitals signs
- Wound cleaning
- Glucometer calibration and utilization
- Material management
- Decontaminate equipment
- Organization
- Active Listening
- Empathy
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Patient/family focused
- Confirming patient appointments
- Registration data intake
- Emotional Resilience
- Cultural Competency
- Team Collaboration
Certification
Goodwin College - 6/2009
Nursing Assistance - 1/2011
BLS - 2/2024
Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment -
3/ 2024
QPR Suicide Prevention - 11/ 2024
Mental Health First Aid - 11/2024
Culture of C.A.R.E in Action
In January 2023, I was honored with the Culture of C.A.R.E in Action Award from Lenox Health Greenwich Village, Northwell Health. This recognition highlights my dedication to Connectedness, Awareness, Respect, and Empathy in patient care. The award acknowledges my compassion and contributions to the healing process, positively impacting the physical and mental well-being of patients, their families, and my colleagues.
Timeline
Perioperative Assistant
Lenox Health Greenwich Village
04.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Manhattan Surgical Center
01.2016 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant
Center For Specialty Care
02.2011 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Wethersfield High School
Associate of Science - Human Services Mental Health
LaGuardia Community College