Carissa Crawford
Woodbine,KY
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goal.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Taylor Family Health Care
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Medical Assistant
Grace Health Women's Center
08.2019 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Stored, transported and submitted urinalysis samples.
Medical Assistant
Ky Spine And Pain Care
04.2015 - 06.2017
- 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.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitley County High School
Williamsburg, KY05.2018
Certification - Medical Assisting And Phlebotomy
Choice MD
London, KY04.2014
Skills
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Management
- Processing Specimens
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Toileting
- Pulse Oximetry
- Recording Test Results
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Customer Service
- Patient Feeding
- Medical Terminology
- Stocking Supplies
- EKG Set Up and Monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- First Aid
- Antigen Testing
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Patient Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Staff Collaboration
- Heel Sticks
- Finger Stick Method
- EMR Systems
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Urinalysis Testing
- Active Listening
- Drawing Blood
- Semen Collection
- OSHA Regulations
- Federal Laws
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Taylor Family Health Care
09.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
Grace Health Women's Center
08.2019 - 03.2021
Medical Assistant
Ky Spine And Pain Care
04.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Whitley County High School
Certification - Medical Assisting And Phlebotomy
Choice MD
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