Dana Hanson
Medical Assistant
Hager City,Wisconsin
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Medical Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Medical Assistant
Mayo Clinic Health System
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved patient care by assisting physicians with routine examinations and minor procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms for daily use, ensuring a clean and organized environment for optimal patient care.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Assisted in updating patients'' medical histories, facilitating accurate diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
06.2016 - 08.2022
- Developed strong relationships with families, resulting in high levels of trust and confidence in childcare services provided.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to guide children''s behavior, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Proactively identified potential challenges or issues with individual children and communicated concerns to parents in a timely manner.
- Established a safe and nurturing environment, effectively minimizing accidents and injuries during playtime.
- Organized field trips and outings to expose children to new experiences while promoting social interaction with peers.
- Collaborated with parents on addressing developmental milestones such as potty training, sleep training, and transitioning from bottles to cups.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects. Assisted various school age children with online learning while schools were closed during the Covid 19 pandemic.
- Maintained cleanliness of childcare spaces by performing regular housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, and sanitizing toys.
- Efficiently managed the financial aspects of a home-based childcare business, such as budgeting expenses and tracking payments from parents.
- Served as a positive role model for children in my care by exhibiting patience, kindness, and a strong work ethic on a daily basis.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Assisted with toileting, dressing and hygiene to meet child's personal needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Homemaker Aide
High Street House Assisted Living
04.2003 - 11.2010
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Supported clients with household tasks, such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation to maintain a clean and comfortable environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care plan was executed for each client.
- Facilitated effective problem-solving strategies when faced with challenging situations or unexpected obstacles related to client care responsibilities.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with clients from various backgrounds, creating an inclusive atmosphere of respect and understanding.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices and industry standards in the home care field.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Helped clients to maintain independence and quality of life.
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
Education
Medical Assisting
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN05.2023
Skills
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Organizational abilities
- Anatomy and physiology knowledge
- Medical terminology mastery
- Specimen collection and processing
- Professional bedside manner
- Infection control protocols
- Compassionate demeanor
- HIPAA compliance understanding
Timeline
Student Medical Assistant
Mayo Clinic Health System
07.2023 - 08.2023
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
06.2016 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant/Homemaker Aide
High Street House Assisted Living
04.2003 - 11.2010
Medical Assisting
Dakota County Technical College