ASHLEY GRIFFITH
Henrico,VA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
INOVA
05.2024 - Current
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake
Veterinary Assistant/ Receptionist
Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital
09.2018 - Current
- Restrained and stabilized animals during procedures and examinations
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization
- Administered subcutaneous fluids
- Obtained blood pressure and pulse measurements
- Assisted in the care of up to 20 patients a day
- Trained new veterinary staff
- Used effective communication skills while communicating with doctors and clients throughout the duration of an appointment
- Answered phones and filled prescriptions
- Served as a peer mentor leader
- Increased clientele through networking and excellent customer service
- Helped with research and analysis as an assistant to the veterinarian as well as the technicians.
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Studied abroad in Lugano, Switzerland for 2 months & Rwanda, Africa for a month
- Worked on grant proposals for Rwanda
- Learned how to be a team leader
- Taught kindergarten and first grade in Rwanda
- Learned how to independently manage challenges
- Learned how to work effectively in a group setting under a variety of circumstances.
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Shadowed an equine veterinarian for a total of 30 hours to learn more about her approach to diagnosing and treating horses
- Helped to perform common and skilled procedures
- Applied clinical safety procedures to protect the patients as well as the staff
- Learned processes and procedures to maximize contributions and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2024
Minor in Leadership & Social Change -
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2024
Skills
- High-Pressure Environments
- Emergency Situations
- Surgical Procedure Support
- File and Records Management
- Monitor Recovery
- Client Education
- Social Perceptiveness
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient-focused care
- BLS certified
- Adaptable
Social engagement
- Kappa Delta Sorority
- Intramural sports
- Competition cheerleading
- Cru, nondenominational Christian group
Volunteer contributions
- Special Olympics Event Assistant
- Christmas food packaging for underprivileged families
- Community service in Rwanda
Timeline
Medical Assistant
INOVA
05.2024 - Current
09.2022 - 12.2022
11.2021 - 01.2022
Veterinary Assistant/ Receptionist
Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Virginia Tech
Minor in Leadership & Social Change -
Virginia Tech