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BROOKE GAROFALO

Ridgefield,NJ

Summary

Energetic and dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Experienced in interacting with a variety of patients and various patient care tasks. Committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress. Utilizes comprehensive nursing knowledge to assist in diverse healthcare needs. Strong understanding of patient assessments, care coordination, and teamwork in dynamic environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

NORTH JERSEY PULMONARY ASSOCIATES
02.2022 - Current
  • Learned an abundant amount of diseases and the proper way to diagnose and treat them using a specific health plan
  • Performed various administrative duties such as answered phone calls, greeted and checked in patients, scheduled patient appointments, collected and processed payments, and verified the patients' insurance
  • Perform clinical tasks such as obtain patient medical history, measure and record vital sign information, and prepare patients for treatment by physician
  • Organize and communicate patient diagnosis and treatment plan
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.

Medical Assistant & Physician Assistant Shadowing

PUDCHONG S. NIL M.D., P.A.
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Observed a Physician Assistant as she performed in the medical specialty of Internal Medicine
  • Learned an abundant amount of diseases and the proper way to diagnose and treat them using a specific health plan
  • Learned how to perform new and existing patient evaluations
  • Acquired a knowledge of medications for specific diseases
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Medical Assistant

WOMEN'S CENTER FOR OB & GYN
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Obtain patient medical history, measure and record vital sign information, and prepare patients for treatment by physician
  • Perform clinical tasks such as prepare patients and rooms for examination, minor medical procedures and assist physician with exams
  • Conduct various administrative duties including front-office patient check-in, schedule and verify appointments, and maintain patient records
  • Organize and communicate patient diagnosis and treatment plan

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Felician University
Parsippany, NJ
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Felician University
Lodi/Rutherford, NJ
05-2021

Skills

  • CPR certified
  • Relationship development
  • Compassionate approach
  • Quick problem solver
  • calm and level-headed
  • EMR / EHR
  • Reliable team player

Timeline

Medical Assistant

NORTH JERSEY PULMONARY ASSOCIATES
02.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant & Physician Assistant Shadowing

PUDCHONG S. NIL M.D., P.A.
05.2021 - 07.2021

Medical Assistant

WOMEN'S CENTER FOR OB & GYN
09.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Felician University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Felician University
BROOKE GAROFALO