Erica Traylor
Houston,TX
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with strong focus on patient care and clinical support. Skilled in administering medications, recording vital signs, and managing patient records. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Children's Pediatrics
07.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Patient Care Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
12.2016 - 07.2022
- Assisted nurses with diagnostic procedures, treatments, and patient charting
- Transported patients around the hospital, lifting them onto beds and exam tables, and helping them into wheelchairs
- Collect blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing
- Prevented bedsores in bedridden residents by repositioning and turning them on a regular basis
- Made patient rounds every hour for up to22 patients, focusing on health, safety, and comfort
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to Texas Children's Hospital
- Assisted RNs in monitoring health of residents by accurately measuring and recording vital signs
Blood Bank Technician
UTMB-Galveston Campus
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Recorded patient vital signs, including temperature and blood pressure, and accurately documented information in patient management system
- Collect blood samples through venipuncture while applying proper techniques to reduce bruising and ensure patient is comfortable during procedure
- Use vacutainer tubes, sleeves, and needles in accordance to health/safety guidelines
- Obtain blood samples for testing by venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Greet all patients with warm, friendly welcome
- Explain practice policies and follow-up plans to all patients
Phlebotomist I / Apheresis Technician I
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
07.2007 - 07.2012
- Interviewed donors to obtain medical information, weight, height measurements and vital signs
- Drawing blood with butterfly needle gauges in23 and21, straight needle gauges14 and16, and collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Take and record donors temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Operated an haemoneitics apheresis machine accurately record and report test results accordingly to established procedures
Medical Assistant
Dr. Watkins, Family Care Medical Center
02.2005 - 04.2007
- Welcomed patients, documented symptoms, and communicated data with physicians
- Prepare patients for routine exams and medical procedures
- Perform laboratory tests and basic medical exams
- Properly collected and prepared laboratory samples, and accurately communicated laboratory results to patients
- Operate medical equipment, including x-ray and EKG machines
- Draw blood and collect patient specimens, adhering to proper specimen handling and preparation standards to guarantee quality and accurate laboratory results
Education
Phlebotomy -
Pima Medical Institute
Houston, Texas05.2014
Medical Assistant - undefined
Sanford-Brown Institute
Houston, Texas10.2004
Skills
- CPR Certification
- Venipuncture Experience
- Patient- Focused Care
- Spirometer Reading Competency
- Assisted doctor with patient procedures
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical laboratory procedures talent
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Patient Care Technician Certification
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Children's Pediatrics
07.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
12.2016 - 07.2022
Blood Bank Technician
UTMB-Galveston Campus
06.2013 - 07.2013
Phlebotomist I / Apheresis Technician I
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
07.2007 - 07.2012
Medical Assistant
Dr. Watkins, Family Care Medical Center
02.2005 - 04.2007
Medical Assistant - undefined
Sanford-Brown Institute
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Patient Care Technician Certification
Phlebotomy -
Pima Medical Institute
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