Danielle Baker
Revere,Massachusetts
Summary
Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with over 20 years experience working in urgent and high patient volume settings with the ability to adapt easily to changing environments and demands. Proven leader successful in working as part of larger team to deliver high-quality care and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Cambridge Health Alliance-Cambridge Hospital
Cambridge, MA
12.2023 - Current
- Administered initial patient assessments and vital sign monitoring in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of medical equipment for urgent procedures and interventions.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during their emergency room visit, addressing concerns and offering emotional support when needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized emergency room environment to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
Emergency Room Technician
Holy Family Hospital, Methuen And Haverhill
Haverhill, MA
10.2021 - Current
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Monitored diagnostic medical equipment to measure and observe various aspects of patient's health.
Certified Medical Assistant
North Shore Physicians Group
Danvers, MA
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition immediately to provider
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Medical Assistant
Merrimack Medical and Walk-in Center
Lawrence, MA
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Assessed vital signs, patient triage, obtain medical history, medication reconciliation
- Point of care testing, immunizations, prescription refills, appointment scheduling
- Chaperone/assist MD with exams and sterile office procedures
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
- Sterilized medical instruments as needed
Medical Assistant
Merrimack Medical Center
Haverhill, MA
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Greeted patients, assessed vital signs
- Obtain medical history and input into EMR
- Arrange outside orders; visiting nurses and special equipment
- Clean and stock exam rooms, supply ordering
- Set up for procedures and sterilize medical instruments
- Front desk duties, check in, copay collection
General Surgery-Lead Surgical Assistant
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
09.2006 - 10.2008
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status
- Assisted surgeons with minor surgical procedures
- Performed post-operative staple/suture removal and wound care
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons
- Assisted surgeons with flexible sigmoidoscopies and ultrasound
Surgical Assistant
BIDMC-Dermatology Surgery
Boston, MA
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Assessed vital signs both preoperative and postoperative
- Administered local anesthesia to operative site
- Assisted with MOH's surgery and plastic surgery repairs
- Assisted with biopsies; excisional, shave and punch biopsies
- Extensive bandaging and wound care provide
Education
Associate of Science - Science-Medical Assistant
Burdett College
Boston, MA1997
Skills
- Injections
- Phlebotomy
- Prescription refills
- POCT Testing
- Scheduling
- Triage
- Vital signs
- Wound care
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Charting and clinical documentation
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Cambridge Health Alliance-Cambridge Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Holy Family Hospital, Methuen And Haverhill
10.2021 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
North Shore Physicians Group
02.2019 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant
Merrimack Medical and Walk-in Center
07.2016 - 02.2019
Medical Assistant
Merrimack Medical Center
10.2014 - 07.2016
General Surgery-Lead Surgical Assistant
Massachusetts General Hospital
09.2006 - 10.2008
Surgical Assistant
BIDMC-Dermatology Surgery
06.2004 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Science-Medical Assistant
Burdett College