Diana Finn
Stony Brook,NY
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering several years of experience in direct patient care experience in Dermatology, Medical Photography, Mohs Surgery, Head and Neck, Colorectal, Urology, Plastic surgery and Pre Surgical testing. I am committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards to deliver high quality healthcare.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant/Medical Photographer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Chemotherapy Unit
Hauppauge/Commack, NY
02.2011 - Current
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Observed changes in patients' conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physicians and RNs.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational, and related criteria.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
Education
Medical Assisting
Hunter Business School
Medford, NY04-2010
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient-focused care
- Procedure Assistance
- Basic Nursing Care
- Emergency response
- Patient Education
- Patient Observation
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Terminology
- Inventory Management
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Stocking supplies
- Inventory and supply management
- Electronic Medical Records
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient-handling equipment
- General housekeeping ability
- Infection control procedures
- Patient Assessments
- Wound care specialist
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Compassionate
- Proper sterilization techniques
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Sterile technique
- Understands medical procedures
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
Accomplishments
- Appeared on the MSK 2018 Employee Recognition Poster!
- Nominated for the 2018 Shining Star Award
- 2019 Assisted with research to implement Teledermatology for Patient Triage
Certification
- Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- BLS
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Medical Photographer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Chemotherapy Unit
02.2011 - Current
Medical Assisting
Hunter Business School