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KAREN MCSWAIN

MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Greensboro,NC

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over [Number] years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Medical Assistant

LAWSON ADULT ENRICHMENT CENTER
01.2017 - Current


  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions. Recorded vital signs and medical history for patients each shift.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.

Resident Care Director

ST GALE'S MANOR
02.2014 - 01.2017
  • Oversee resident care team members in providing quality care and meeting needs of residents.
  • Develop plan of care (DNA-3050r) for each resident with input from resident, family members, physicians and other appropriate staff members.
  • Supervised and coached team members on proper procedures and care standards.
  • Audited charts and medication to check compliance.
  • Conducted admissions assessments to determine patient conditions and risk levels.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Responsible for Pharmacy Consult Reviews Submit weekly reports to Administrator.
  • Responsible for completing and obtaining physician signature for Diet Sheets, FL2, Standing Orders and Physicians Orders.

CNA/Med Tech

Mebane Ridge
01.2012 - 02.2014


  • Increased patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Established good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Performed patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

CNA

Night Gale Care
02.1994 - 01.2013


  • Assisted over 50 residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming in accordance with established care plan.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Managed supply inventory and supply requisitions.
  • Provided patients transportation to all doctor's appointments.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

American Career Institute - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
01.2010

CNA I -

Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC
01.1992

Nursing Assistant I -

Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC
01.1992

High School Diploma -

Western Harnett High School
Lillington, NC
06.1989

Skills

  • Employee Supervision
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Medical Records Management
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Registered Medical Assistant

LAWSON ADULT ENRICHMENT CENTER
01.2017 - Current

Resident Care Director

ST GALE'S MANOR
02.2014 - 01.2017

CNA/Med Tech

Mebane Ridge
01.2012 - 02.2014

CNA

Night Gale Care
02.1994 - 01.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant -

American Career Institute - Baltimore

CNA I -

Central Carolina Community College

Nursing Assistant I -

Central Carolina Community College

High School Diploma -

Western Harnett High School
KAREN MCSWAINMEDICAL ASSISTANT