Elizabeth Nickles
La Plata,NM
Summary
Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
San Juan Regional Medical Center
Farmington, NM
04.2010 - Current
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web.
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Emergency Room Technician
San Juan Regional Medical Center
Farmington, NM
01.2003 - 04.2010
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Collected histories, vitals and current compliants via patient interviews.
- Demonstrated level-headedness in emergency situations involving passengers or vehicles.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
EMT-Intermediate
San Juan Regional Medical Center
Farmington, NM
07.2000 - 12.2002
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Kirtland, NMEMT-B-2000 And EMT-Intermediate-2003 -
San Juan College
Farmington, NMCertified Clinical Medical Assistant 2016-current -
National Healthcareer Association
Skills
- Medical office administration
- Insurance claims
- Simple dressings
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Patient Care
- Scheduling
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Insurance Knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Point of care testing
- Assisting with physical exams
- Patient Scheduling
- EMR / EHR
- Monitoring patient progress
- Phlebotomy
- CPR
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Adaptable
- Orthopedic splints
Accomplishments
Frontline Leadership Training Class 2017-2018
Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Trained staff on new EMR system GE Centricity and Cerner.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
San Juan Regional Medical Center
04.2010 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
San Juan Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - 04.2010
EMT-Intermediate
San Juan Regional Medical Center
07.2000 - 12.2002
High School Diploma -
Central High School
EMT-B-2000 And EMT-Intermediate-2003 -
San Juan College
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant 2016-current -
National Healthcareer Association
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