Deborah Colson
Warren,ME
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 15 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Float Medical Assistant
Mainehealth
Rockport, ME
06.2015 - Current
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Emergency Room Technician
Maine Health
Rockport , ME
07.2002 - 06.2015
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes
- Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing
Education
Associate of Science - Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant
Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME06.2014
High School Diploma -
Rockland District High School
Rockland, ME06.1996
Skills
- Check-In and Check-Out procedures
- Clear Communication
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Appointment Scheduling
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Updating Medical Records
- Time Management
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Pharmacy Relations
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Examination Preparation
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Pulmonary Function Measurement
- Data Entry
- Standards Compliance
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Electronic Charting
- Willingness to Learn
- Sanitizing and Cleaning
- Microsoft Office
- Payment Processing
- Patient Chart Tracking
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Relationship Building
- Bookkeeping Support
- Injury Treatment
- Quality Control
- Bio-medical equipment operation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Patient Tracker Board . Visiting with other staff and hospitals to see how it works. As a team putting together and rolling out the patient tracker in the Emergency Room.
- Achieved positive results by completing the tracker board with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
- BLS
- Associates of applied Science
Registered Medical Assistant
As a registered float medical assistant I aided and assisted with support and clinical duties. My primary focus has always been putting the patient first and meaning it every day. On any given day you could find me in one or more offices assisting with answering the phones and scheduling appointments to drawing blood and helping with different office procedures Most recently I have been instrumental in the covid clinics. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a float medical assistant. Every day is a new learning opportunity. These learning experiences have helped me embark on other professional opportunities. An active mind is a healthy mind and I look forward to bringing my wealth of knowledge, my social and clinical skills along with compassion for our patients to manage a small specialized practice. Always putting the patient first and meaning it everyday.
Additional Information
I have succeeded my current position and am looking at assuming more responsibilities and task to my job. Ultimately managing a small specialty practice. With my wealth of information and positive attitude I look forward to meeting and exceeding this goal.
Timeline
Registered Float Medical Assistant
Mainehealth
06.2015 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Maine Health
07.2002 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant
Central Maine Community College
High School Diploma -
Rockland District High School
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
- BLS
- Associates of applied Science
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