Dana Westrum
Grand Meadow,MN
Summary
Experienced Healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Station Technician
Mayo Clinic Health System
Austin, MN
09.2021 - Current
- Assist in high quality emergent care for acutely ill patients.
- Take vital signs, perform ECG's, place patients on telemetry monitoring, check glucose levels, obtain urine specimens, perform wound care, splinting, toileting, place and remove catheters, and documenting vital information as needed.
- Respond to trauma's and codes as needed.
- Assist respiratory therapists, radiologists, and other supportive personnel as needed.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Medical Assistant
Medcor
Austin, MN
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Greeted visitors and answered telephone calls in a professional manner.
- Assisted physicians during exams or treatments as requested by nursing staff.
- Performed blood draws under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner.
- Prepared and maintained patient charts, ensuring accuracy of all information.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Medical Assistant/Medical Billing
Crutchfield Dermatology
Eagan, MN
02.2013 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with Dermatology physician in fast-paced clinic by scribing over 30 charts a day.
- Acted as liaison between patients, insurance, and physician to adeptly handle all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring in-office treatments.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Preparing injections, assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens out for laboratory testing.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Improved and maintained AdvancedMD EHR templates and personnel accounts. Handled all aspects of medical billing from ICD-10 codes to CPT codes. Completed all Medical Record Audits effectively and efficiently.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN05-2024
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute - Eagan
Saint Paul, MN02-2013
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Basic Life Support
- Health Education
- Mobility Assistance
- Universal Precautions
- Catheter Care
- Injury Prevention
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency Response
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Family Communication
- Transporting Patients
- Patient-Focused Care
- Time Management
- Behavior Redirection
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
- BLS- March 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Station Technician
Mayo Clinic Health System
09.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Medcor
06.2020 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant/Medical Billing
Crutchfield Dermatology
02.2013 - 05.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Riverland Community College
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute - Eagan