Cassandra Knuth
Hartford,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare professional with many years of experience in patient care and hemodialysis administration. Skilled in clinical documentation and vital sign monitoring, committed to enhancing patient outcomes through attentive and compassionate care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Bronson Family Medicine
Kalamazoo , MI
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and vaccinations per physician instructions.
- Collected and recorded patient vital signs and medical histories accurately.
- Maintained patient records using electronic health record systems securely.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sterilization of instruments.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2020 - 02.2025
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients in compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses during dialysis sessions.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Maintained and sanitized dialysis equipment to ensure optimal functioning.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Operated water purification systems that produce high quality water used in hemodialysis processes.
- Cleaned and attached hemodialysis machines to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts following infection control measures.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and patient care techniques to ensure high-quality patient treatment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, including the type of treatment received, duration of treatment and any other relevant information.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Provided reassurance to patients during dialysis to alleviate anxiety. by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Supported patients in understanding the dialysis process and addressing their concerns. in understanding the dialysis process and answering their questions.
Cake Decorator
Meijer
South Haven, mi
10.2017 - 02.2021
- Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
- Assisted customers in choosing custom cake designs to meet their needs.
- Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.
- Ensured compliance with food safety guidelines during all decoration processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of decorating stations and tools.
Medical Assistant
Great Lakes Heart and Vascular
Saint Joseph , mi
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Collected and recorded patient vital signs and medical histories accurately.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sterilization of instruments.
- Conducted EKGs for patient assessments.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Araceli C. Mesiona-Brucal MD
Watervliet, Michigan
04.2012 - 08.2016
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments for efficient clinic operations.
- Scheduled patient appointments using phone and in-person communication to ensure timely access to care. for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Maintained patient records using electronic health record systems securely.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sterilization of instruments.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms by cleaning and organizing supplies.
- Collected patient samples for laboratory testing by following established protocols to ensure accuracy. from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Supported front desk operations by warmly greeting patients and answering phone inquiries to enhance customer service. by answering phones and greeting patients warmly.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
Kalamazoo, MI01-2012
Skills
- Hemodialysis administration
- Electronic health records
- Electronic medical records
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care techniques
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- EKG
- Venipuncture
- Suture/Staple removal
- Bandaging
- injections
- Basic life support
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Patient transportation
- Ear irrigation
- sterile tray setup
- Compassionate
- Venipuncture
- sterile tray setup
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Bronson Family Medicine
02.2025 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
10.2020 - 02.2025
Cake Decorator
Meijer
10.2017 - 02.2021
Medical Assistant
Great Lakes Heart and Vascular
10.2016 - 01.2017
Medical Assistant
Dr. Araceli C. Mesiona-Brucal MD
04.2012 - 08.2016
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute