Dessie Horn
Ellenboro,WV
Summary
Dedicated certified medical assistant that has experience in complying with study protocols, standard operating procedures, and good clinical practices. As well as continued training in healthcare quality and clinical supervisor experience to progress my career within healthcare as a office facilitator. Prepared to offer years of experience in the field and take on a fast-paced position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
WVU Medicine
Williamstown, WV
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with clinical procedures such as suturing, drawing blood, and administering injections.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations within the clinic setting by following established protocols.
- Performed wound care management including dressing changes and debridement when necessary.
- Administered medication under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner using proper safety protocols.
- Conducted EKG tests for patients and monitored heart rate during stress tests.
- Maintained up-to-date records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns in the electronic health record system.
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Maintained records of incidents, accidents, and hazardous material spills in accordance with company policy.
- Analyzed performance metrics, identified areas of concern, and developed corrective action plans.
- Identified areas for process improvement through data analysis techniques.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Clinical Supervisor/Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Chesapeake Research Group
Pasadena, MD
10/12/21 - 12.2023
- Compiled trial related documents into a master file as required by sponsor or regulatory agency.
- Assisted in preparing periodic reports summarizing progress of clinical studies.
- Assisted in the preparation of Institutional Review Board submissions for clinical trials.
- Performed patient assessments, collected and analyzed data, and prepared reports.
- Monitored patient safety during clinical trials according to established guidelines.
- Provided guidance on Good Clinical Practice regulations and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Coordinated investigator meetings, conference calls, and site initiation visits as needed.
- Communicated effectively with investigators, study staff, sponsors, vendors, IRB personnel, and other stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the trial.
- Facilitated resolution of protocol deviations or violations reported by sites or detected through monitoring activities.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy of source documentation prior to database lock.
- Developed case report forms for data collection at investigational sites.
- Reviewed CRFs for completeness and accuracy before database entry.
- Maintained accurate up-to-date tracking logs for all aspects of clinical research activities including but not limited to adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications, lab results .
- Kept patient care protocols and clinical trial operations in compliance.
- Assessed records of each patient, reviewed databases and checked referrals to locate potential research study participants.
- Monitored subject enrollment and tracked dropout details.
- Took vital signs and collected medical histories as part of study protocols.
- Educated participants on studies and anticipated outcomes.
- Maintained regulatory documents and ensured compliance with applicable regulations.
- Monitored patient safety throughout the course of a study by assessing adverse events, serious adverse events.
- Performed data entry, case report form review and query resolution.
Certified Medical Assistant
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
Odenton, MD
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Performed clerical tasks such as transcribing dictation from physicians or coding patient information into electronic databases.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Prepared reports detailing findings from inspections and investigations for submission to senior management team.
- Assisted in developing strategies for reducing workplace injuries or illnesses.
- Conducted regular inspections of the workplace environment to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed data collected from inspection and investigation activities to detect trends or recurring problems.
- Organized training sessions for employees on health and safety topics such as first aid, fire prevention, and hazard communication.
- Coordinated with other departments on initiatives related to employee wellbeing.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
Education
Health Quality Coordinator Training
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians01-2021
Clinical Supervisor Training
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians01-2021
Certified Medical Assisting -
Fortis Institute
Towson, MD08.2018
High School Diploma -
Lansdowne High School
Halethorpe, MD06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
UtahSkills
- Laboratory Results Management
- Trial Oversight
- Phlebotomy
- Protocol Development
- Documentation Requirements
- Medication Dispensing
- Enrollment Coordination
- Protocol Review
- Quality Assurance
- Data Auditing
- Proficient With Medrio and Suvoda
- Drug Inventory Management
- Employee Training
- Regulatory Compliance
- IV Placement and Removal
- Performing ECGs
- Specimen Handling
- Instrument Sterilization
- Sterilization Procedures
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Venipuncture
- Hemoglobin Testing
Certification
- ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, Pending October 2024
- NHA Certified Medical Assistant, 2018
- BLS Basic Life Support, 2016
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
WVU Medicine
11.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
08.2018 - 10.2021
Clinical Supervisor/Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Chesapeake Research Group
10/12/21 - 12.2023
Health Quality Coordinator Training
Clinical Supervisor Training
Certified Medical Assisting -
Fortis Institute
High School Diploma -
Lansdowne High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College