Amy Benedetti
BSN
Cheektowaga,NY
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. Multi-tasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to a deadline-driven environment. Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in inpatient care and patient management. Skilled in administering medication, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability, reliability, and a strong focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in electronic medical records, patient education, and crisis management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Assistant
Kaleida Health
Buffalo, NY
04.2021 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
RN
Kaleida Health
06.2022 - Current
- Championed patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting discussions.
- Streamlined patient flow by assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers of critically ill patients within the hospital setting.
- Improved patient outcomes through accurate interpretation of vital signs, lab results, and telemetry data for timely intervention.
- Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
- Provided high-quality care for critically ill patients with various conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions in critical care settings.
- Promoted continuity of care through thorough documentation of assessments, interventions, evaluations, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Increased efficiency within the float pool by quickly adapting to various units'' policies and procedures while maintaining exceptional care standards.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Patient Care Assistant
Kaleida Health
Buffalo, NY
10.2015 - 04.2021
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaleida Health
Buffalo, NY
08.2010 - 08.2018
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science -
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville
Buffalo 09.2023 - 05.2024
Skills
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Social Perceptiveness
- Clear Communication
- Examination Preparation
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Willingness to Learn
- Electronic Charting
- Data Entry
Critical thinking
Time management
Flexible and adaptable
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Dependable and responsible
Organizational skills
Computer skills
Organization and time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsPaid sick leave4-day work weekStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offCompany Culture401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsQuote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville
09.2023 - 05.2024
RN
Kaleida Health
06.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Kaleida Health
04.2021 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Kaleida Health
10.2015 - 04.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaleida Health
08.2010 - 08.2018
Associate of Science -
Trocaire College
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
SUNY Buffalo State
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