Ashley Forde
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate new BSN-RN with previous experience as a Medical Asssistant, with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class care through effective education. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
El Norte Medical Group
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Medical Assistant
Southern California Edison Medical Office
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Assisted with stress tests for the Nuclear workers to ensure adequate health for job position
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ04.2024
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
Vista, CA12.2010
Skills
- Heartsaver First Aid
- Emergency procedures understanding
- EMR / EHR (Cerner and Epic)
- Data Entry
- Patient Assessments
- Diagnostic testing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Sterile technique
- Decision-Making
- Compassionate caregiver
- Critical Thinking
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Medical Assistant
El Norte Medical Group
01.2013 - 10.2014
Medical Assistant
Southern California Edison Medical Office
08.2011 - 01.2013
BSN - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
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