HANNAH DEAN
Columbus Surgical Specialists
Phenix City,AL
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Certified Medical Assistant with 4+ years of outpatient surgical experience supporting five surgeons in colorectal, breast, general, and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. Experienced in postoperative care, wound and ostomy care, procedural assistance, patient education, and recognizing complications. Additional ED/Medical-Surgical Patient Care Technician experience and three semesters of ADN nursing education with clinical experience in post-acute stroke, cardiac medical-surgical, and complex rehabilitation care, including ventilator, tracheostomy, and PEG patients. NCLEX-PN eligible.
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
4 Years 5 Months- Supported five surgeons specializing in colorectal, breast, general, and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery in a high-volume outpatient practice.
- Provided patient care before and after procedures, including wound and incision care, dressing changes, packing, and ostomy care.
- Assisted with chemo port removals, excisions, and incision & drainage procedures.
- Monitored symptoms, wound status, and potential postoperative complications; communicated findings to providers.
- Educated patients on wound/ostomy care, incisions, and recovery while maintaining accurate documentation, infection prevention, and patient safety.
Emergency Department & Medical-Surgical Patient Care Technician
10 Months- Provided direct patient care in ED and Medical-Surgical settings, including vital signs, mobility, hygiene, toileting, nutrition, comfort, and ADLs.
- Performed rounds, responded to patient needs, and collaborated with nurses while prioritizing safety and changes in condition.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing Program
- 3 Semesters Completed | NCLEX-PN Eligible
- East Alabama Medical Center — Post-Acute Stroke/Medical-Surgical: Patient assessment, neurological observation, vital signs, ADLs, mobility, skin integrity, safety, and recognizing/reporting changes in condition.
- RiverTown Rehabilitation — Nursing Preceptorship: Medically complex patients requiring mechanical ventilation, tracheostomies, and PEG tubes; respiratory care, enteral feeding, hygiene, mobility, and skin integrity.
- St. Francis Hospital — Cardiac Medical-Surgical: Cardiac patient care, assessment, vital signs, safety, mobility, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Skills
Patient Assessment & Vital Signs
Medical-Surgical & Stroke Care
Wound & Ostomy Care
Postoperative Care
Trach & Ventilator Care
PEG Tube Care
Neurological Observation
Patient Safety & Infection Prevention
ADLs & Mobility
Patient Education
Clinical Documentation
Therapeutic Communication
Team Collaboration
Prioritization
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- CPR/BLS Certified
- NCLEX-PN Eligible
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Columbus Surgical Specialists
12.2021 - 05.2026Read More
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08.2020 - 06.2021Read More
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Associate Degree Nursing Program
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