Brittaney Torres
Hutto,TX
Summary
Upcoming nursing graduate with excellent hands-on client care experience. Possess fundamental knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare policies, and client care values. Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct client care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Westlake Dermatology
07.2017 - 01.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications through various routes including oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Urology Austin
12.2014 - 07.2017
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Education
Temple College
Temple, TX05.2024
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
Everest Institute
Austin, TX05.2014
Skills
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Medical Assessment
- Procedure Preparations
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Patient Counseling
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Intake and Discharge
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Monitoring
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Westlake Dermatology
07.2017 - 01.2023
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Urology Austin
12.2014 - 07.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Education
Temple College
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
Everest Institute
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