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April Ravell

BROWNSVILLE,Texas

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Protect and Serve Security Company
BROWNSVILLE, Texas
01.2024 - Current
  • Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
  • Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
  • Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.

Patient Assistant

Caring Palms
BROWNSVILLE, Texas
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided support to providers by responding to inquiries from patients and their families.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with patient transfers and mobility, including use of wheelchairs and lifts.
  • Provided companionship to patients by engaging in conversation, reading aloud, playing games, and going for walks.
  • Checked food trays for accuracy of diet orders prior to serving meals.

Phlebotomist

Valley Care Labs
BROWNSVILLE, Texas
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
  • Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.

Education

Certificate - Medical Assisting

South Texas Vo-Tech Institute
Brownsville, TX
05-2024

GED -

FBOP
Aliceville, AL
08-2016

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Patient documentation
  • Phlebotomy
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Immunization Administration
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • CPR Certified
  • Specimen collections
  • Patient Education

Timeline

Security Officer

Protect and Serve Security Company
01.2024 - Current

Patient Assistant

Caring Palms
09.2023 - 01.2024

Phlebotomist

Valley Care Labs
01.2011 - 01.2012

Certificate - Medical Assisting

South Texas Vo-Tech Institute

GED -

FBOP
April Ravell