Iqra Amer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Masters of Science in Nursing student with an understanding of medical terminology and procedures. Energetic and personable with compassionate bedside manner. Strong work ethic and well-versed in drawing blood, taking and recording temperatures, blood pressure and other vitals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Testing Technician
Covid Testing Centre
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Communicated professionally to explain COVID-19 screening procedures to staffmembers and visitors.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
- Acted as site liaison to promote proper hygiene, social distancing and other preventive practices.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
Rehab Aide
Sanad Physical Therapy
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Educated on-site clients in therapeutic exercise equipment use and operation.
- Performed treatments such as cold laser therapy, hot/cold pack, ultrasounds, and electric stimulation
- Delivered hands-on assistance to physical therapists in conducting in-patient treatment.
- Supported therapists with splinting, bracing and casting and provided care instructions to patients.
- Helped a variety of geriatric, sports, orthopedic and neurological patients
Medical Assistant
Rheumatology and Arthritis Clinic
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Scheduled, assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients withinoutpatient setting.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Barista
Starbucks
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offerrecommendations based on taste preferences.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Preparednumerousvarietiesofhotandiceddrinkswithhighaccuracyand consistently strong customer satisfaction.
- Worked on registers daily to authorize returns and exchanges, and audit receipts.
Teacher's Assistant
Namal Academy
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations toassist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Target
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Greeting customers, responding to questions, improving engagement with merchandise and providing outstanding customer service
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines and payment policies
- Increased purchase amounts by cross-selling with similar products.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL05.2025
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas
Arlington, Texas12.2021
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Direct Patient Care
- Accurate Documentation
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual
- First Aid and BLS
Certification
Certified Phlebotomist, Chicago School of Phlebotomy - 2022
BLS, American Heart Association - 2023
Timeline
Rehab Aide
Sanad Physical Therapy
05.2022 - 07.2022
Testing Technician
Covid Testing Centre
12.2021 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant
Rheumatology and Arthritis Clinic
10.2020 - 03.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Namal Academy
12.2019 - 12.2020
Seasonal Sales Associate
Target
11.2019 - 02.2020
Barista
Starbucks
08.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Elmhurst University
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas
Certified Phlebotomist, Chicago School of Phlebotomy - 2022
BLS, American Heart Association - 2023
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