Grace Senesac
Maryville,TN
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated Medical Assistant with experience at UTMC, skilled in patient care and bilingual communication. Proven ability to build trust and rapport with patients while maintaining meticulous documentation and adhering to safety protocols. Passionate about helping others, willing to go the extra mile, and reliable.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
UTMC
1940 Alcoa Hwy E120 Knoxville, TN 37920
06.2024 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms and recorded accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic's commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor procedures, including preparing procedure room and sterilizing instruments.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DCI
Knoxville, TN
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Trained new technicians on dialysis equipment operation and infection control protocols, enhancing team competency.
- Administered hemodialysis treatments, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
- Educated patients and families about treatment options, fostering understanding and adherence to prescribed therapies.
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Pellissippi State Community College
Friendsville, TN05.2020
High School Diploma -
Berean Christian School
Knoxville, TN05.2019
Skills
Missionary background Lived in Guatemala from age 10-16
I’m bilingual; I speak English and Spanish
I am very passionate and dedicated to helping others in need
By age 18, I was preforming Hemodialysis on my Mother at home, 3/4 days a week, while in High School
In 2021, I became a hemodialysis technician and did so until 2024
CCHT certification with preceptor background and knowledge
Reliable team member
Organized
Timeline
Medical Assistant
UTMC
06.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DCI
08.2021 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science -
Pellissippi State Community College
High School Diploma -
Berean Christian School