Ashley Russell

Motivated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant with 1.2 years of experience in providing compassionate patient care and efficient administrative support in fast-paced healthcare environments. Proficient in performing clinical tasks including injection administration, specimen collection, and assisting with examinations and procedures. Skilled in electronic health records management, scheduling appointments, and ensuring smooth patient flow. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering positive relationships with patients, physicians, and colleagues. Committed to upholding the highest standards of patient confidentiality, safety, and satisfaction. Seeking to leverage expertise to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.

Certified in basic life support (BLS) by the American Heart Association - Valid through 08/2025

• Cardiology Shadowing Experience – Advent health hospital, Carrollwood, FL, 02/2024 - present, Shadowed a seasoned Cardiology Physician Assistant in a fast-paced hospital and clinic setting, Observed and assisted in patient consultations, Aided in interpreting diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (ECGs) and stress tests, Interpreted for Spanish speaking patients
• James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, FL, 10/2023 - present, Transported patients throughout the hospital and emergency department, Assisted with timely patient check-ins, Operated wheelchairs safely and in accordance with department policy and procedures
• Advent health hospital, Tampa, FL, 10/2023 - present, Performed evidence-based, intentional patient/visitor rounding on all non-isolation patient rooms, Reported concerns to appropriate staff members, Directed and/or assisted patients and visitors to appropriate location, Answered call light and relayed message to appropriate staff member, Assisted nurse techs with stocking rooms, Obtained water, juice and/or food for patients with nurse's permission, With nurse's guidance and permission, conversed with patients who were in need of company and conversation, Assisted with general cleanliness and organization of unit
• Medi-Futures Virtual Shadowing Program, 09/2023 - 11/2023, Earned 30 pre-health shadowing hours with recorded session participation in the Medi-Futures Virtual Shadowing Program
• Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa, FL, 05/2018 - 07/2018, Assisted with children’s programs, prepared and handled food for residents, cleaned the kitchen, aided in training new volunteers.

• Sujatha Tadicherla, MD, Wesley Chapel Dermatology, (813)-606-4144
• Lina Aleksandrov, APRN, Wesley Chapel Dermatology, (813)-606-4144
• Jean Wallner, PA-C, Advent health hospital Carrollwood, Jean.Wallner@adventhealth.com
• Elkin Gacharna, Office manager, Bright Now Dental Wesley Chapel, (813)-528-4006
• Jason Rosenberg, Operations Manager, First Watch, Wesley Chapel, (813)-929-3947
• Lou Almendarez, General Manager, First Watch, Wesley Chapel, (813)-929-3947
• Vahid Smith, Owner, U. S. Taekwondo, (813)-991-6565