Christina Critchfield
Ridott,IL
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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Mercy Health Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
Childcare Teacher
Echole 360
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught basic education principles while complying with IEP and ARD goals.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Childcare Teacher
Got Kidz
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Taught basic education principles while complying with IEP and ARD goals.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Certified Medical Assistant
Swedish American Hospital
09.2014 - 10.2015
- 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.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Certified Medical Assistant
Belvidere Pediatrics
10.2010 - 03.2013
- 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.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL10.2010
Skills
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Electronic Health Records
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient Documentation
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Medical Records Management
- Inventory Management
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient-Focused Care
- Procedure Assistance
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Mercy Health Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2022
Childcare Teacher
Echole 360
02.2018 - 07.2018
Childcare Teacher
Got Kidz
03.2017 - 02.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Swedish American Hospital
09.2014 - 10.2015
Certified Medical Assistant
Belvidere Pediatrics
10.2010 - 03.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Rockford Career College
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