Courtney Gambill
Statham,GA
Summary
Dedicated Oncology Medical Assistant proficient in-patient monitoring and care. Demonstrates strong task completion and communication with clinical staff to enhance patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Certified in CPR and BLS, bringing reliability and attention to detail to all patient interactions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
University Cancer & Blood Center
Athens , GA
08.2022 - Current
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately including medications, mammograms, colonoscopies, and immunizations from the GRITS system.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Registered new patients in practice management software, accurately entering demographic information for streamlined patient processing.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for patient care.
- Maintained stocked examination rooms with necessary supplies, facilitating efficient patient flow.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as: urinalysis, blood glucose levels, CBC, CMP,etc. under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards
- Conducted phlebotomy procedures to ensure accurate blood sample collection.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with difficult diagnoses or prognoses.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
Emergency Department Technician
Piedmont Athens Regional
Athens, GA
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Obtain, monitor, and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, and temperature.
- Perform 12 lead EKGs on critical and non-critical patients.
- Assisted nurses and doctors with direct patient care to ensure timely and effective treatment.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of patient rooms between visits to support infection control.
- Restock supplies such as blanket warmers and bedside linen carts.
- Monitor and record blood glucose levels.
- Transport patients to other departments in the hospital.
- Help with resuscitation/ CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Perform compressions and basic life support.
- Assist with post mortem care.
- Perform 1:1 care/ watches with all mental health patients.
- Collect samples of specimens preparing them for testing.
- Apply orthopedic dressings and splints.
- Measuring and fitting canes and crutches and teaching patients how to use them.
- Assist nurses with patient discharges.
- Follow proper infection control procedures 100% of the time such as proper handwashing and proper putting on and taking off PPE provided.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Utilize appropriate patient identification methods when providing direct patient care.
- Demonstrate safe patient handling and transfers.
- Effectively communicate patient observations to the nurse.
- Report changes in patient health outcomes to the nurse.
- Complete designated tasks in a timely manner.
- Perform in-and-out catheterization and foleys.
- Assist with performing enemas and cleaning patients up with new linens.
- Assist nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Assist EMS with new patients coming into the ER.
- Assist with orienting and educating new staff members.
- Set up and assist doctors with multiple sterile procedures as delegated by the doctor such as suturing, I&D, joint aspiration, etc.
Resident Assistant/ Med Technician
Mulberry Grove Assisted Living
Statham, GA
04.2018 - 2021
- Assisted residents with daily activities including bathing, dressing, meal service, and mobility support to enhance their quality of life.
- Check residents' vitals 3 times a day.
- Monitor and record any concerning changes in residents behavior or condition.
- Ensure residents are eating and drinking according to health care providers' orders.
- Gave out medications and recorded in MARS, as well as kept track of all controlled drugs.
- Placed orders for medications from pharmacies for timely refills.
- Entered new medication orders into MARS.
- Verified identity of resident receiving medication and recorded name of drug, dosage and time of administration on specified form of record.
- Presented medications to residents and observed ingestion or other application, or administered medication using specific procedures.
- Documented reasons prescribed medications were not administered.
- Made sure residents took all medications on time and in proper amounts.
- Recorded and restocked medication inventories.
- Fulfilled residents' requests promptly to enhance their comfort and satisfaction with care services.
- Stayed connected with residents through regular one-on-one contact to address concerns and offer assistance.
- Provide compassionate yet professional conversation and companionship.
- Provided support to residents in overcoming personal obstacles for improved well-being.
- Collaborated with management and coworkers to optimize care strategies for improving residents' overall well-being.
- Answered call lights in a timely and effective manner.
- Destruction of medications when necessary and kept physicians orders book updated.
Dental Assistant
Tim Garrett DMD
Athens, GA
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared stations for routine check-ups and specialized procedures.
- Evaluated patients and documented current dental symptoms to assist in diagnosis.
- Protected patients and employees with strict adherence to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Kept records updated and accurate with patient personal, insurance, and dental history information.
- Documented dental care services with careful charting in patient records.
- Educated patients on procedures and at-home care to promote sustainable oral health practices.
- Managed smooth patient hand-offs between administrative and medical personnel.
- Prepared compounds and supplies for temporary dental applications.
- Took patient impressions to create accurate dental devices.
- Retracted patient's cheeks and tongue during dental examinations.
- Fabricated temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
- Supported dentists and hygienists with expert chair-side clinical assistance.
- Set up schedules to coordinate smooth patient flow.
- Completed dental x-rays, carefully following safety procedures and processing images.
- Maintained team productivity by organizing and restocking dental supplies.
- Improved patients' oral hygiene by educating on proper care.
- Prepared patients, sterilized and disinfected instruments, set up instrument trays, and prepared materials.
- Delivered thorough postoperative instructions to enhance surgical outcomes.
- Completed assessments by exposing dental diagnostic x-rays to look past visible teeth and into hidden areas below the gums.
- Updated patient records with medical and dental histories.
- Readied patients and work stations for procedures, including organizing tools and supplies and answering patient questions.
- Recorded treatment information in patient records.
Team Member/Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds
Winder, GA
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Trained new employees on front counter, drive-thru, and cashiering duties to maintain service standards.
- Identified and promoted positive skills in team members to enhance their capabilities.
- Assisted customers in placing orders and addressed concerns to improve their dining experience.
- Took orders and entered them accurately into the menu system.
- Received and entered orders using the drive-thru radio system.
- Staffed board stations and took orders promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store and all equipment.
Education
Dental Assisting Certificate -
Assist to Succeed
Winder, GA05-2015
Diploma -
Winder Barrow High School
Winder, GA05-2015
Allied Health MA Certificate
Online Skills
- ER support
- Patient transport
- EPIC EMR system
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient status updates
- Microsoft Word
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Google Drive
- Task prioritization
- Work Under Pressure
- Work in a Very Busy Environment
- CPR
- BLS
- Vital sign monitoring
- Laboratory testing
- Specimen collection
- Medical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
Timeline
Medical Assistant
University Cancer & Blood Center
08.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Piedmont Athens Regional
07.2019 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant
Tim Garrett DMD
07.2018 - 08.2019
Resident Assistant/ Med Technician
Mulberry Grove Assisted Living
04.2018 - 2021
Team Member/Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds
02.2014 - 03.2017
Dental Assisting Certificate -
Assist to Succeed
Diploma -
Winder Barrow High School
Allied Health MA Certificate