Emily Cole
Walker,LA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate healthcare professional with proven expertise in patient care, phlebotomy, and HIPAA compliance. Excelled at Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital by enhancing patient safety and experience. Skilled in medical terminology and vital sign monitoring, with a strong track record of teamwork and patient assessments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant PRN
Juban Point Urgent Care
Denham Springs, LA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
Anesthesia Technician
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
- Assisted in successful surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
Phlebotomist
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
Technical Degree - Phlebotomy
Unitech Training Academy - Lafayette
Baton Rouge, LA12.2021
High School Diploma -
Walker High School
Walker, LA05.2018
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- CPR
- Data Entry
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Medical Assistant PRN
Juban Point Urgent Care
06.2023 - 09.2023
Anesthesia Technician
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2022
Phlebotomist
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
02.2022 - 11.2022
Technical Degree - Phlebotomy
Unitech Training Academy - Lafayette
High School Diploma -
Walker High School