Ericka Beard
Sycamore,IL
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CMA
Northwestern Medical Group
Sycamore, IL
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, respiration rate and blood pressure; recorded results in patient charts accurately and promptly.
- Prepared exam rooms prior to patient visits; ensured that all necessary supplies were available.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to all safety guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Patient Care Technician
Kishwaukee Hospital
DeKalb, Illinois
02.2016 - 05.2021
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed EKGs.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Responded to call lights to assist patients with needs.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided constant monitoring of patients to ensure safety and comfort.
CNA
Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Living Center
DeKalb, Illinois
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen University
Aurora IL12-2021
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Customer Service
- Electronic Medical Records
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- OB/GYN procedures
Timeline
CMA
Northwestern Medical Group
03.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Kishwaukee Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2021
CNA
Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Living Center
12.2014 - 02.2016
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen University