Cecilia Clasen Rathkamp
Bend,OR
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
The Center
Bend, OR
12.2019 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Assisted in minor office procedures
- Enter imaging and lab orders such as X rays, MRI and CT scans.
- Oversee orthopedic surgeon and multiple PA's schedules to oversee daily clinic schedules and trauma coverage
Life Enrichment Assistant, Lead Care Partner
Touchmark Retirement Community
Bend , OR
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing care plans.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Built strong relationships with residents to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Changed dressings and bandages to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enrich loves of residents with memory loss and dementia by means of brain games, music, dance and word games.
- On the spot behavioral interventions and problem solving in stressful environments .
- Redirect behaviors with activities or resident one on one time.
Day Camp Counselor
YMCA
Milwaukee, WI
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Built and maintained positive relationships with campers, staff and families.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Planned and lead diverse activities to entertain children and promote core values.
- Kept all camper and work areas neat, clean and organized.
- Planned painting, drama productions and ceramics in preparation for rainy days or stormy weather.
- Monitored behavior of each child and reported incidents or suspicion of abuse to superiors.
- Updated all documentation and logs to maintain camp and camper records.
- One on one daily activities for children with mental and physical disabilities by means of artwork, music, dance, outside walks and swimming.
Bilingual Teacher Volunteer
Esperanza Juvenil Boys Hope Girls Hope
Guatemala City, Guatemala
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Assigned homework in multiple languages.
- Monitored student progress in language development and understanding.
- Instructed dance and movement daily for grades 1-9.
- Lived with students boarding at the school.
- Provided after school help
- supervised a great variety of activities, including dance performance, lunchroom, and weekly outdoor education.
- Attend teacher development seminars.
Education
Master of Science - Dance Movement Therapy
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
St Mary’s College
Moraga, CA05.2013
Skills
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Medical Terminology
- Diagnostic Testing
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Customer Service
- Updating Medical Records
- Patient Relations
- Wound Care
- Patient Skin and Nail Care
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Appointment Scheduling Software
- Time Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Removing Sutures
- Patient Toileting
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- CPR and first aid certified
- Zumba instructor 2014 to present
Timeline
Medical Assistant
The Center
12.2019 - Current
Life Enrichment Assistant, Lead Care Partner
Touchmark Retirement Community
12.2017 - 12.2019
Day Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2016 - 08.2016
Bilingual Teacher Volunteer
Esperanza Juvenil Boys Hope Girls Hope
09.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Dance Movement Therapy
Sarah Lawrence College
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
St Mary’s College