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Harlea Jacobs-Grimsley

Laurinburg,NC

Summary

Efficient Worker with 5 years of experience providing for medical needs of patients. Competent, compassionate, and caring, with successful history managing caseload of over 100 patients per week. Skills in medical assisting, phlebotomy, EKG, and nursing support functions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Scotland Healthcare System
12.2024 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
  • Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
  • Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.

Medical Assistant

LowCountry Urgent Care
08.2024 - Current
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.

Medical Assistant

UPMC
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.

ER Technician

McLeod Health Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
  • Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
  • Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
  • Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
  • Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
  • Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
  • Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
  • Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
  • Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
  • Used Epic to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with Er Technician.

Dental Assistant

Watson Family Dentistry
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.

Nurse Extender

Scotland County Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Oversaw health services for schools students and faculty.
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
  • Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
  • Covid 19 testing

Patient Care Technician

Scotland memorial hospital
10.2019 - 02.2022
  • Attended to comfort of patients by adjusting bed settings, completing timely turns, and repositioning individuals with utmost care
  • Kept up with patient room cleaning requirements and checked in with patients to monitor vital signs
  • Collaborated successfully by working with others to meet unit and organizational goals and to promptly attend to needs of patients and care team
  • Collected and documented the patient's vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure and respiration rate
  • Maintained patients' hygiene by assisting with baths and toileting.

Nursing Assistant

Bayada pediatrics
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Performed household chores to ensure cleanliness, safety, and livability
  • Assessed student symptoms and provided basic medical treatment for illness or injury
  • Evaluated student health systems and provided recommendations for cohesive, consistent school health program
  • Recorded patients' medical information and monitored conditions
  • Maintained office equipment and ordered supplies to provide teachers consistent

Education

Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

Sandhills Dental Career Center
Aberdeen, NC
03.2022

High School Diploma - General

Scotland High School
Laurinburg, NC
06.2018

CNA - Nursing Assistant

Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC
05.2018

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring Patient observation
  • Specimen collection Bed preparation
  • Patient hygiene management Problem resolution
  • Clean rooms Critical care
  • Disinfect equipment Change linens
  • Customer service Creative thinking
  • Planning
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Patient Admission
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Simple Dressings
  • Patient Safety
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Vitals Documentation
  • Medical Triage
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Water Quality Testing
  • Height and Weight Measurement
  • Heel Sticks
  • Performing EKGs
  • Phlebotomy
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Medical Terminology
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Medical office administration
  • Payment Collection
  • Patient-focused care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Inventory Management
  • Patient Scheduling

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Scotland Healthcare System
12.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

LowCountry Urgent Care
08.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

UPMC
09.2023 - 05.2024

ER Technician

McLeod Health Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023

Dental Assistant

Watson Family Dentistry
05.2022 - 02.2023

Nurse Extender

Scotland County Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022

Nursing Assistant

Bayada pediatrics
04.2021 - 06.2021

Patient Care Technician

Scotland memorial hospital
10.2019 - 02.2022

Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

Sandhills Dental Career Center

High School Diploma - General

Scotland High School

CNA - Nursing Assistant

Richmond Community College

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