Destiny Thomas
Opelousas,Louisiana
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Fast Pace Health
Breaux Bridge, LA
08.2023 - Current
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Medical Assistant
Check Point Urgent Care
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Medical Assistant
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Performed 12-lead EKGs and interpreted results for diagnosis purposes.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Medical Assistant
Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic
Lafayette, LA
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided nursing care to patients with acute or chronic illnesses and monitored their progress.
- Coordinated patient referrals for specialty care when needed.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed by physicians.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Medical Assistant
Sunset Medical Clinic
Sunset, LA
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Medical Assistant
All Kids Pediatrics
Opelousas, LA
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Administered vaccines, injections, and other treatments as directed by physicians.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Prepared treatment rooms before each patient visit by stocking them with necessary supplies and instruments.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Medical Assistant
Dr Gerard Williams' office
Carencro, LA
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Infinity College
Lafayette, LA01-2024
Diploma - Clinical Medical Assistant
Delta college of arts and technology
12.2017
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Intake
- Health Education
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Triaging
- Vital Signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Electronic Medical Records
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Medical Assistant
- CNA
Additional Information
Licensed practical nurse student
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Accomplishments
- National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses Honor Society
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Fast Pace Health
08.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Check Point Urgent Care
09.2022 - 02.2023
Medical Assistant
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
12.2021 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant
Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic
09.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Assistant
Sunset Medical Clinic
05.2020 - 10.2020
Medical Assistant
All Kids Pediatrics
12.2019 - 05.2020
Medical Assistant
Dr Gerard Williams' office
01.2018 - 12.2019
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Infinity College
Diploma - Clinical Medical Assistant
Delta college of arts and technology
- CPR Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Medical Assistant
- CNA
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