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Deana Da Costa
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented and knowledgeable in several fields including medical and administrative work. Skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient/ customer care. Conversational German, English, Portuguese and Spanish abilities.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Around The World
Chiropractic Assistant
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Answered phones to respond to customer questions, provide information and schedule appointments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted chiropractor during patient exams to implement treatment plans quickly.
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage, and mechanical traction.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Input patient data into computer system using Chirosorings and Office Alley and checked information for accuracy.
Huntington Learning Center
Tutor
09.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
Emory Decatur Hospital
Exercise Physiologist Intern
05.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Created fitness and exercise programs to help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve overall physical health.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Monitored patient for ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure and symptoms before, during and after exercise.
- Tested patients using various exercise and physical testing protocols for cardiac and pulmonary evaluation.
Education
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science from Exercise Physiology
08.2022
Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, FL
Associate of Arts
05.2019
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Electric Muscle Stimulation
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Examination Scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- Muscle Performance
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Pulse Oximetry
- Patient Information Maintenance
- Healthcare Knowledge
- Patient Education
- Medical Front Desk Management
- Medical History Collection
- Injury Treatment
- Pulmonary Function Measurement
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Chiropractic Assistant
Wellness Around The World
01.2023 - Current
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
09.2022 - 08.2023
Exercise Physiologist Intern
Emory Decatur Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science from Exercise Physiology
Daytona State College
Associate of Arts
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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