Caresse Ike
Paris,IL
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Horizon Health
02.2019 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- cast application and cast removal
- suture or staple removal
- laboratory blood draws
Direct Support Professional
DD Homes Network
08.2007 - 01.2019
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Education
No Degree - Science of Nursing
Lakeland College
Mattoon, IL05.2017
High School Diploma -
Paris High School
Paris, IL05.2006
Skills
- Medical Office Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Entry
- Medical Billing
- Medical Terminology
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Flow Management
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Compassionate Caregiver
- CPR
- Simple Dressings
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Signs Monitoring
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Horizon Health
02.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional
DD Homes Network
08.2007 - 01.2019
No Degree - Science of Nursing
Lakeland College
High School Diploma -
Paris High School