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Cierra Nethercutt
Mulberry,IN
Summary
Meticulous Surgical Technologist excited to start a new career. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Well-versed with surgical instrumentation and sterile technique. Enjoys being under pressure and high-stress environments. Highly motivated and committed Surgical Technologist 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
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
IU Health Arnett
Medical Assistant
07.2019 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests including surgical and cosmetic procedures.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Swan Dermatology Center
Medical Assistant
07.2018 - 04.2019
Job overview
- 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.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Education
Ivy Tech Community College of IndianaIndianapolis, IN
Associate of Applied Science from Certified Surgical Technologist
05.2024
Twin Lakes Senior High SchoolMonticello, IN
High School Diploma
06.2014
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Instrument Sterilization
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Organizational abilities
- Infection control protocols
- Specimen Collection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Sterile Field Preparation
Accomplishments
- Made the Dean's list every semester while in the CST program.
- Trained many new medical assistants.
- Maintained perfect attendance while in the CST program.
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
- BLS Provider - American Heart Association (5/6/22-5/6/24)
- TB Competency-American Lung Association
Timeline
Medical Assistant
IU Health Arnett
07.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Swan Dermatology Center
07.2018 - 04.2019
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Applied Science from Certified Surgical Technologist
Twin Lakes Senior High School
High School Diploma
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