Jasmine Lathan
Shelby,MS
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Southaven, MS
06.2024 - Current
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens
- Educated families about proper nutrition for their loved ones in order to maintain good health.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
memphis children clinic
Memphis, TN
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed patient histories, vital signs, and medical screenings.
- Administered vaccines, injections, and other treatments as directed by physicians.
- Assisted in the examination room with basic clinical tasks such as taking temperatures and blood pressures.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
hernando one care
Hernando, MS
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws with precision on patients of varying ages and health statuses.
Medical Assistant Student
urgent and primary care of clarksdale
Clarksdale, MS
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted in taking patient vital signs and medical history information.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, hemoglobin and hematocrit, and blood glucose levels.
- Provided patient education on various health topics including nutrition and exercise.
- Greeted patients warmly upon arrival to the office or clinic setting.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removal of foreign bodies from skin or eyes.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms between appointments.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Education
Associate of Arts - pre-nursing
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS06-2022
Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN04-2022
High School Diploma -
Broad Street High School
Shelby, MS05-2018
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Compassionate Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Feeding Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Observation
- Patient Services
- Catheter Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Medical Terminology
- Vital sign monitors
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Patient Flow Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Respiratory equipment training
- Communicating with patient families
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Compassionate
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
PCA
Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Pediatric Medical Assistant
memphis children clinic
10.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
hernando one care
07.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant Student
urgent and primary care of clarksdale
02.2022 - 04.2022
Associate of Arts - pre-nursing
Coahoma Community College
Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Broad Street High School
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