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Honey Thao

Sacramento,California

Summary

Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant II

UC Davis Health
Sacramento, California
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
  • Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.

Medical Assistant

Dignity Health Medical Foundation
Elk Grove, CA
05.2014 - 10.2023
  • Praised for efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records) that allowed doctors and nursing staff to focus on health concerns of their patients.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in administering injections and diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs, immunoassays, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and ABI)
  • Helped implement practice’s quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA, CLIA and OSHA regulations; improved patient satisfaction; and lowered monthly overhead by 12%.

Medical Assistant

Wellspace Health
Sacramento, CA
02.2013 - 05.2014
  • Assisted physicians with patient examinations and treatments, ensuring high level of patient care and satisfaction.
  • Prepared patients for x-rays, blood work, and other procedures, reducing patient anxiety and improving overall patient experience.
  • Take and record vital signs and medical histories, ensuring accurate and timely information for physicians and reducing risk of misdiagnosis.

Medical Assistant

Sacramento Community Clinic
Sacramento, CA
09.2011 - 02.2013
  • Worked in a fast-paced care clinic to triage patients, take vital signs, and assist with all areas of patient care
  • Managed EHR documentation for all visits
  • Assisted patients with their daily needs, which resulted in 98% positive feedback in patient surveys
  • Played a vital role in implementing practice’s quality assurance program, which ensured compliance with HIPAA, CLIA and OSHA regulations

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma -

Anthem College
Sacramento, CA
12.2010

Vocational Nursing Certificate - Vacational Nursing

Unitek College - Sacramento, CA

Skills

Golden Empire & Rehab Center - Grass Valley, CA

Folsom Care Center - Folsom, CA

Bridgeview Post Acute - Yuba City, CA

Gramercy Court SNF & Rehabilitation - Sacramento,CA

The Pines - Placerville, CA

  • Vital Sign Monitor & Documentation
  • Patient Head to Toe Assessments
  • Assisting Patients with ADLs
  • Wound Care and Irrigation
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

Medical Assistant II

UC Davis Health
10.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Dignity Health Medical Foundation
05.2014 - 10.2023

Medical Assistant

Wellspace Health
02.2013 - 05.2014

Medical Assistant

Sacramento Community Clinic
09.2011 - 02.2013

Medical Assistant Diploma -

Anthem College

Vocational Nursing Certificate - Vacational Nursing

Unitek College - Sacramento, CA

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