Douglas Taft
North,WA
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 28 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. Competent counseling skills and extensive background in orthopedics and podiatry settings,including splinting, casting, and DME fitting.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Providence Health & Services
02.1995 - 01.2023
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
Education
No Degree -
EMT Paramedic(Former)
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX12.1981
Skills
- Human Anatomy and Physiolog
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- IV Discontinuation
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Simple Dressings
- Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
- Clinical Applications
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- EMR Systems
- EKG Set Up and Monitoring
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Specimen Collection
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Certifications in Critical Incident Stress Management and currently serving in Stevens County.
I have been the leader of the Stevens County Crisis Response Team for the past 5 years. Our team does debriefings for critical incidents where acute incidences impact emotional and physical well being of those involved in these kinds of events.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Providence Health & Services
02.1995 - 01.2023
No Degree -
EMT Paramedic(Former)
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
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