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, NJ12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Felician University
Lodi/Rutherford, NJ05-2021
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
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