Cortney L. Cummings
Winter Springs,FL
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Licensed Practical Nurse with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team building skills to a deadline-driven environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Orlando Health Behavioral Health
2023.02 - Current
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted in Managing and diffusing situations involving upset patients.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- 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.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Patient load is about 60 to 70 patients a day in a 9-hour day
Care Coordinator
Cosan
2022.08 - 2023.01
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
- Updated policies and procedures, leading continuous improvement of resident assessments and care.
- Supported patient care excellence via planning and interpretation of programs.
- Completed resident assessments in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Helped bridge any gaps between appointments.
- Updated chart as needed.
- Provided Doctor of any updates and questions patients may have.
- About 15 to 20 patients would be called in an 8-hour day
Medical Assistant
Advent Health Urgent Care
2020.08 - 2022.06
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Patient load was around 80 patients a day in a 12-hour shift.
Medical Assistant
RMA Florida
2020.02 - 2020.08
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Medical Assistant
Lakeland Regional Health
2017.07 - 2019.11
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Gwinnett Institute
Orlando04.2024
Associates of Science - Medical Assisting
Southern Technical College
Auburndale, Florida05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Frostproof Middle Senior High-school
Frostproof, FL05.2009
Skills
- BLS
- IV/ Phlebotomy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Customer Service
- Compassionate Care
- Nursing Ethics
- Behavioral Health
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- BLS Certification
- IV Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Orlando Health Behavioral Health
2023.02 - Current
Care Coordinator
Cosan
2022.08 - 2023.01
Medical Assistant
Advent Health Urgent Care
2020.08 - 2022.06
Medical Assistant
RMA Florida
2020.02 - 2020.08
Medical Assistant
Lakeland Regional Health
2017.07 - 2019.11
Diploma - Nursing
Gwinnett Institute
Associates of Science - Medical Assisting
Southern Technical College
High School Diploma - undefined
Frostproof Middle Senior High-school
- BLS Certification
- IV Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
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