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Dona Ninan

Glen Oaks,NY

Summary

Motivated worker certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and Clinical Medical Assistant with a passion for medicine. Seeking opportunities for career growth in Health Administration during gap year(s) prior to PA school. Demonstrates qualities such as leadership skills, critical thinking skills, grit, teamwork, consistency, and reliability.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant/Receptionist (PRN)

Preventive Cardiac Care Corp.
07.2023 - Current

Assisted physicians in patient care by transcribing and entering orders into EMR. Performed data entry of patient information, including demographics, vital signs, lab results, and other pertinent information. Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed. Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients and visitors. Managed incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, faxes and other correspondence. Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards. Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including pediatric and geriatric. Adequately trained on site by Dr. Schechter MD FACC.

Self-Employed

11.2019 - Current

SAT/ACT tutor teaching high school students various concepts tested on standardized tests, ensuring an increase from previous scores.

Center Administrator

AFC Urgent Care
12.2023 - 05.2024

Supervised all medical assistants and receptionists on staff. Made work schedules for all non-provider and provider employees. Completed inventory check and ordered supplies as needed. Attended meetings and made executive decisions regarding clinic changes and improvements. Worked with other companies to arrange for increase in patient volume while maintaining standard of care in the urgent care. Ensured quality of care from all staff members by training new employees and checking in on all employees on a regular basis. Worked closely with the owner of urgent care and corporate to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the clinic.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024

Prepared informed consent forms for review by ethics committees. Assisted in preparing periodic reports summarizing progress of clinical studies. Organized investigator meetings; developed meeting agendas; created presentations; tracked action items from meetings; coordinated follow-up communications after meetings. Monitored patient safety during clinical trials according to established guidelines. 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. Reviewed CRFs for completeness and accuracy before database entry. Provided training to study staff on protocol requirements and GCP regulations.

Medical Assistant

AFC Urgent Care
12.2020 - 12.2023

Experience in a fast paced urgent care setting which sees over 120 patients in a 12 hour day. Prepared patients for examinations by taking all medical history and vitals. Duties also included administering injections and medications, drawing blood (phlebotomy), obtaining EKGs, collecting specimen samples and running tests. Administrative duties included the upkeep of patient records via EMRs.

Lead Medical Assistant

Adi Pediatrics
11.2021 - 02.2022

Responsibilities included taking all medical history and vitals, from both patients and their parents as required. Duties also include administering injections and medications, drawing blood (phlebotomy), collecting specimen samples and running tests. Administrative duties include the upkeep of patient records via EMRs. Ensured daily upkeep of the medical office, including but not limited to inventory stocking, placing orders, managing staff schedules, etc.

COVID-19 Vaccinator

Affiliated Physicians
03.2021 - 08.2021

Travelled to various VAX-PODs in NYC during the COVID-19 pandemic and administered vaccinations to healthcare workers and others alike. Provided education and counseling to patients regarding the importance of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Prepared and administered vaccines according to established protocols. Monitored patients for adverse reactions following vaccinations. Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures. Performed quality assurance checks on vaccine storage equipment and supplies.

Education

University at Albany (Biology, B.S.)

Northwell Health Center For Emergency Medical Services

Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Office Administration
  • Project Coordination
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • EMS skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, oxygen therapy, splinting, bleeding control/shock management
  • Administration of certain medications including but not limited to patients having an asthma attack or severe allergic reactions
  • Provide complete assessment and emergency care for all patients outside of a hospital setting until transported to hospital
  • Medical Assistant skills such as phlebotomy, performing 12-lead EKG tests, point of care/lab testing
  • Bilingual - fluent in English and Malayalam
  • Training & Compliance
  • Problem resolution
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • HIPAA guidelines
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software
  • Compliance and Regulatory oversight
  • Extensive knowledge of GCP guidelines
  • Extensive knowledge of research methods in Science
  • Extensive knowledge of pharmacology
  • Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology
  • Staff Management

Certification

  • EMT-B Certified
  • NHA Clinical Medical Assistant Certified (CCMA)
  • BLS CPR/AED Certified
  • FEMA ICS-100, 700, HAZMAT
  • NYSDOH COVID-19 Vaccinator

Volunteer Experience

  • Glen Oaks Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Emergency Medical Technician (FT), 08/2020 - 08/2021
  • Glen Oaks Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Emergency Medical Technician (PRN), 08/2021 - Present
  • Noopura Institute of Indian Classical Dance, Volunteers to teach bharatanatyam to students of all ages, 2009 - Present
  • Noopura Institute of Indian Classical Dance, Volunteers to teach mohiniyattam to students of all ages, 2016 - Present

Timeline

Center Administrator

AFC Urgent Care
12.2023 - 05.2024

Clinical Research Coordinator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024

Medical Assistant/Receptionist (PRN)

Preventive Cardiac Care Corp.
07.2023 - Current

Lead Medical Assistant

Adi Pediatrics
11.2021 - 02.2022

COVID-19 Vaccinator

Affiliated Physicians
03.2021 - 08.2021

Medical Assistant

AFC Urgent Care
12.2020 - 12.2023

Self-Employed

11.2019 - Current

University at Albany (Biology, B.S.)

Northwell Health Center For Emergency Medical Services

Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights
Dona Ninan