Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
Fun fact
References

Cheryl Adragna

Rowley,Iowa

Summary

  • Hardworking, empathic and reliable Medical Assistant/ Care Coordinator. Devoted; Ensuring a high-quality, life-changing experience for every patient.
  • Strong drive to use my Dermatology experience to empower others to achieve goals they never dreamed possible!
  • Experienced in all aspects of Dermatological skincare, Women's Healthcare, Wellness, and sensitive concerns, while maintaining a high level of discretion.
  • Strong work ethic. Desiring new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
  • Ability to resolve issues with compassion in an accurate and timely manner. Outgoing, in a non-threatening, friendly way.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Health and Fitness Specialist

Independent Contractor
Lake Orion, MI
06.1989 - Current
  • Conducted evaluations of clients' physical abilities and developed plans to improve their overall health.
  • Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
  • Organized group classes such as yoga, aerobics, strength training., while motivating participants to achieve optimal results.
  • Managed staff schedules for personal trainers or group classes.
  • Responded quickly to client inquiries or concerns via phone or email.
  • Promoted wellness initiatives within the community by participating in events like marathons or charity walks.

Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator

Ruiz Dermatology
Shelby Township, MI
05.2006 - 09.2016
  • Served as the liaison between Dr. Ruiz, pharmacists, drug representatives, and office staff to ensure a high-quality standard of care for all patients
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.

Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator

Edward Hospital-Women's Center For Health
Naperville, IL
02.1999 - 06.2003
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional, caring manner.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - Emergency Medical Technology

Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL
12.1991

Group Fitness/Yoga Instructor/Personal Trainer -

Aerobics And Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Distance Education Center, Sherman Oaks, CA
01.1989

Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate/Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services

Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Goal Setting
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication
  • Patient Outreach and Follow-Up

Affiliations

  • Willing, able, and excited to work autonomously in a remote setting and able to stay proactively engaged with the wider team. Focused on taking part of the team's dream.
  • Demonstrates strong clinical competencies, experience, and knowledge in Dermatology and Women's Healthcare.

Accomplishments

  • Proven commitment to dedication and service to others by running numerous marathons, raising funds over $50,000 with Team Diabetes.

Timeline

Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator - Ruiz Dermatology
05.2006 - 09.2016
Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator - Edward Hospital-Women's Center For Health
02.1999 - 06.2003
Health and Fitness Specialist - Independent Contractor
06.1989 - Current
Waubonsee Community College - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Emergency Medical Technology
Aerobics And Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Distance Education Center - Group Fitness/Yoga Instructor/Personal Trainer,
Waubonsee Community College - Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate/Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services

Fun fact

  • One of the very first people to test and review Latisse lash serum before it became available on the market. Love to explore new and trusted treatments help others succeed in becoming the best version of themselves, inside and out.

References

References available upon request.
Cheryl Adragna