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Austin Arnold

Richmond,VA

Summary

Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Virginia Endocrinology and Osteoporosis Center, skilled in electronic health records management and vital signs assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and teamwork, while demonstrating proficiency in continuous glucose monitoring systems. Committed to improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Virginia Endocrinology and Osteoporosis Center
Midlothian, Virginia
01.2025 - Current
  • Administered injections for osteoporosis patients while ensuring adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Obtained medical histories and vital signs for accurate patient assessments.
  • Managed patient flow by efficiently rooming patients in a timely manner.
  • Addressed patient needs through phone interactions, triaging calls effectively.
  • Sorted and managed patient information within electronic health records (EHR).
  • Fulfilled electronic refill requests to maintain medication continuity.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of continuous glucose monitor systems and uploaded CGM data to patient charts.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members while also performing independently.

Nursing Tech

Sheltering Arms Institute
Richmond, Virginia
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
  • Recorded vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Facilitated patient mobility through moving, lifting, repositioning, and transferring between beds and wheelchairs.
  • Provided personal hygiene care, encompassing bed baths, skin care, and toileting assistance.
  • Performed intermittent straight catheterization to support patient needs.
  • Monitored physical, mental, and emotional conditions of patients, reporting changes to nursing staff.
  • Maintained sterile environments by adhering to protocols, reducing infection risk.
  • Documented patient care activities accurately in medical charts for continuity of care.

Stocking Team Associate

Walmart
Richmond, Virginia
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Facilitated labor 40 hours a week.
  • Assisted customers with specific inquiries.
  • Stocked grocery and general merchandise onto store shelves.
  • Transported groceries and general merchandise to the store floor by use of pallet jacks.
  • Unloaded general merchandise trucks.
  • Pushed grocery carts from the parking lot to the store.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
05-2024

Skills

  • Intermediate Spanish proficiency
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Electronic health records management
  • Basic nursing skills
  • Catheterization techniques
  • Patient lift operation
  • Microbiology laboratory skills
  • General biology laboratory skills
  • Genetics laboratory techniques
  • Anatomy skills through cadaver studies

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant, 01/2022, present
  • CPR and BLS Certified, 01/2022, present
  • American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member, 01/2023, present

Community Service

  • University Health Center Volunteer, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 12/2021-05/2023

Assisted and directed patients coming to the health center. Kept an account of who had appointments scheduled. Verified who the patient was before coming into the UHC. Took specimens down to the laboratory. Took vital signs. Utilized EHR. Administered brief patient interview, obtaining chief complaint and other medical information. Made sure to keep exam rooms clean and organized for use.

  • Board Member (Secretary) of Health in Color, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 08/2022-05/2024

      Assisted in coordination of events relating to health stewardship and initiative. Held events relating to information surrounding the awareness of various diseases, prevention sessions, including     blood drive events and free STI testing events. Was dedicated to decreasing the racial disparity gap in the US healthcare system. Held a youth event that advocated for youth physical activity among middle school aged children.

Accomplishments

  • Academic Honors: Cum Laude
  • Dean's List (Spring 2021)
  • President's List (Fall 2021)
  • Dean's List (Fall 2022)
  • Dean's List (Spring 2024)
  • Access Scholarship Recipient (2023-2024)

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Virginia Endocrinology and Osteoporosis Center
01.2025 - Current

Nursing Tech

Sheltering Arms Institute
07.2024 - 01.2025

Stocking Team Associate

Walmart
05.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

James Madison University
Austin Arnold