Leah Shields
Locust Grove,GA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
North Atlanta Pediatrics
2024.03 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and medications for timely delivery of essential treatments.
- Assisted doctors with exams and procedures, ensuring optimal patient comfort and care.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary equipment and supplies, optimizing efficiency during appointments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Newborn Care Specialist
Self Employed
2020.09 - Current
- Assisted parents in managing sleep routines for infants to support healthy sleep habits and minimize nighttime disruptions.
- Assisted in managing postpartum recovery for mothers by offering emotional support, practical advice, and direct assistance when needed.
- Increased parent confidence in their caregiving abilities through hands-on demonstrations of essential newborn care tasks such as diapering, swaddling, and burping techniques.
Medical Assistant
North Atlanta Pediatrics
2017.05 - 2021.03
- Administered vaccinations and medications under physician's orders
- Enhanced patient care by assisting in routine physical examinations for children, ensuring comfort and safety throughout process.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Pediatrics
2012.10 - 2017.05
- Assist physician and their patients in all aspects of an outpatient back office setting
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing labs
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Administered immunizations and medication as directed
Education
Boston Baby Nurse
Online2020
Concorde Career Institute
San Diego, CA06.1996
Skills
- Medical Assistant
- Newborn Care Specialist
- EMR / EHR
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
- Reliable team player
- CPR
- Specimens collection and processing
- Simple Dressings
- Communicating with Patient Families
Timeline
Medical Assistant
North Atlanta Pediatrics
2024.03 - Current
Newborn Care Specialist
Self Employed
2020.09 - Current
Medical Assistant
North Atlanta Pediatrics
2017.05 - 2021.03
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Pediatrics
2012.10 - 2017.05
Boston Baby Nurse
Concorde Career Institute
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