Brittany Melillo
Barnegat,NJ
Summary
Experienced medical assistant with in-depth knowledge of medical terminology and proficiency in operating medical equipment. Skilled in providing routine patient care and administrative support in both emergency department and cardiology settings. Trustworthy and responsible, adept at working in fast-paced environments and adapting to changes. Additionally, I have 12 years of education and experience as an EKG technician, further augmenting my skills and expertise in the field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
Emergency Department Technician
Atlanticare
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
EMT
Barnegat First Aid Squad
01.2019 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Utilized oxygen tanks to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
Education
Honors - EMS Services/EMT
Ocean County Training Center For Fire & EMS
11.2019
Honors - EKG Technician And Phlebotomy Technician
Star Career Academy - Egg Harbor
Egg Harbor, NJ12.2011
Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Patient Health Information Access
- EKG Interpretation and Monitoring
- Monitoring Vitals
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Emergency Room Care
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Atlanticare
02.2022 - Current
EMT
Barnegat First Aid Squad
01.2019 - Current
Honors - EKG Technician And Phlebotomy Technician
Star Career Academy - Egg Harbor
Honors - EMS Services/EMT
Ocean County Training Center For Fire & EMS
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