Cassandra Knuth
Lawrence,MI
Summary
Seeking a challenging position in a medical environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork. Leveraging skills and experience to contribute to organizational success. Committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere for colleagues and patients. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care N.A.
10.2020 - Current
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new technicians, sharing valuable knowledge from personal experience to help them quickly become proficient contributors within the clinic team.
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Promoted continuity of care by documenting detailed treatment records in electronic health systems for easy access by all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care plan.
- Completed required training courses on time, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and advancements in dialysis technology for improved patient outcomes.
- Contributed to a safe care environment through timely identification and reporting of equipment malfunctions or defects.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Improved patient safety by keeping up-to-date with emergency protocols and participating in routine drills simulating various scenarios that could arise during the course of hemodialysis treatments.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
Cake Decorator
Meijer
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Developed a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and high-quality cake decorations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by designing and executing visually appealing customized cake orders.
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
- Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
Registered Medical Assistant
Great Lakes Heart and Vascular
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Strengthened patient-provider relationships through compassionate communication and attentive listening skills.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Medical Assistant
Araceli C. Mesiona-Brucal, MD
04.2012 - 08.2016
- Responsibilities include patient triage including vitals and reason for visit, making referrals on patient's behalf, giving injections, and venipuncture
- Assisting physician with documentation in office notes, assisting with procedures such as biopsies, skin tag removals, and ear irrigation
- As well as staple and suture removal
- Clerical responsibilities include returning patient results, appointment scheduling, checking patients in for appointments, and inputting insurance information, collecting legal paperwork, filing, and use of typical medical office equipment
Cashier
Marathon
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Assist customers with making final purchase, handle money, run cash register/point of sale system
- Clean and stock store daily
- Assist vendors with stocking and payments
- Complete inventory daily
- Organize products in coolers and on shelves
- Price products
- Removal of expired products
Medical Assisting Extern Student
Progressive Alternatives
11.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsibilities included medication administration, charting information, vital signs, completing OT/PT orders and assisting with activities of daily living as needed
Direct Care Worker
Beacon Specialized Living Services
12.2007 - 06.2011
- Assisted residents in completing daily living skills, passed medications, transported to appointments and hospital when necessary, completed vital signs on monthly basis and as needed
- Interacted with residents in the home and out in the community while on outings
- Completed paperwork daily
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest Institute
Kalamazoo, MI01.2012
Skills
- Autoclave
- Lab Procedures
- Front Office Procedures
- Bandaging
- Pharmacology
- Transcription
- EKG
- PAP exam setups
- Third party administration
- Injections
- Rectal exam setups
- MS Word
- Vital signs
- Sterile tray setups
- MS Excel
- Hemoglobin/Hematocrit
- Suture/Staple removal
- Venipuncture
- Assist with in office procedures
- Medisoft
- EPIC trained - electronic medical records
- Vascular Access care
- Dialysis treatment
- Patient education
- Patient observation
- Infection control standards
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Safety monitoring
- Emergency response
Volunteer Experience
- Summer Baseball Concession, Hartford Recreation Council, 2010, 2015, 2016
- Book fair at Woodside Elementary, Hartford, MI, 2015
Awards
- CPR and First Aid Certified, American Heart Association
- HIPAA and OSHA Compliant, Everest Institute
- Honor Roll, Everest Institute
Certification
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician through NANT
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care N.A.
10.2020 - Current
Cake Decorator
Meijer
07.2017 - 02.2021
Registered Medical Assistant
Great Lakes Heart and Vascular
10.2016 - 03.2017
Medical Assistant
Araceli C. Mesiona-Brucal, MD
04.2012 - 08.2016
Medical Assisting Extern Student
Progressive Alternatives
11.2011 - 01.2012
Cashier
Marathon
07.2011 - 04.2012
Direct Care Worker
Beacon Specialized Living Services
12.2007 - 06.2011
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest Institute
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