Candice Grandstaff
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Patient and hardworking with more than twelve years experience in health care. Highly organized and detail-oriented Medical Assistant supplying thorough, organized administrative support to senior executives. Level-headed professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Efficient, accurate and capable Personal Assistant who takes initiative and has an innate drive to succeed. Enthusiastic and passionate about providing superior patient care and clinical support. Looking for long term employment. Highly motivated to expand knowledge and skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technologist/ Medical Assistant
Digestive Disease Specialists, Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2006 - 04.2011
- Partnered with team of 21 gastroenterologists and registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients
- Assisted in over 20,000 colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures
- Assisted with upper G.I.endoscopy procedures, esophageal dilations and peg tube placements
- Practiced and maintained a sterile field, followed sterile procedure technique when cleaning scopes and instruments
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs while in pre-op.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow throughout the ambulatory endoscopy center.
- Attended yearly training and education seminars on quality control procedures, HIPPA, infectious diseases and blood born pathogen awareness.
- Ability to remain collected and level headed in a stressful or emergency situation
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies, under physician direction.
- Obtained, prepared and labeled tissue biopsies and specimens for pathology
- Skillfully performed polypectomys using forceps and snares
- Extensive training in the use cartery with biopsy forceps and snares, for removal of polyps, cancers and tumors
- Maintained, ordered and stocked weekly office and AEC supplies
- Assisted physician's in office procedures and as a Medical Assistant, often working over time when needed
Emergency Medical Technician
OU Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2004 - 12.2004
- Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action, in a pediatric emergency department.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and entering patient information into EMR.
- Performed monthly inventory, ordered, stocked and maintained E.D. medical supplies.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
- Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Medical Administrative Assistant
Southern Hospice, Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
- Managed office supplies, vendors, medical records and triaged patient calls.
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
- Prepared payroll and mileage reimbursement for 60 employees
- Created and maintained weekly company newsletter
Private Personal Care Assistant
Mr. Fredrick Barr
Clinton, OK
07.2002 - 03.2003
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Kept in contact with primary and secondary care physicians.
Private Personal Care Assistant
Dr. Walter Scott Mason
Clinton, OK
02.2002 - 08.2002
Private Personal Care Assistant
Edward M. Covey
Butler, OK
01.2001 - 02.2002
Nurses Aide
Prairie View Nursing Home
Clinton, OK
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Education
Bachelors - Nursing Science
Oklahoma State University
Current
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Canadian Valley Technology Center
2004
Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine Technician
Western Western Oklahoma Technology Center
2002
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Skilled endoscopy technician
- Hospice, home health, and long-term care knowledge
- Emergency medical technician training
- Medical Assistant
- Hospital and private practice experience
- Anatomy, human physiology and medical terminology understanding
- Goal orientated, reliable and dedicated health care professional
Affiliations
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Member since 2007
Timeline
Endoscopy Technologist/ Medical Assistant
Digestive Disease Specialists, Inc
07.2006 - 04.2011
Emergency Medical Technician
OU Medical Center
05.2004 - 12.2004
Medical Administrative Assistant
Southern Hospice, Inc
08.2002 - 06.2004
Private Personal Care Assistant
Mr. Fredrick Barr
07.2002 - 03.2003
Private Personal Care Assistant
Dr. Walter Scott Mason
02.2002 - 08.2002
Private Personal Care Assistant
Edward M. Covey
01.2001 - 02.2002
Nurses Aide
Prairie View Nursing Home
01.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelors - Nursing Science
Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Canadian Valley Technology Center
Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine Technician
Western Western Oklahoma Technology Center