Jena Rue
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant and Orthopedic Technician with a history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to a deadline-driven environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant Podiatry Clinic
High Desert Foot and Ankle
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Full-time medical assistant, orthopedic technician, and prior authorization specialist in a busy privately owned and operated podiatry clinic
- Worked under the supervision of one doctor of podiatric medicine with duties including in-depth wound care, wound vac application, application of fiberglass splints and casts including total contact casts, post-operative care, obtaining rays, obtaining prior authorizations for medications, custom orthotics, and ankle braces, MRI & CT scans, assist in minor sterile procedures with surgeons; set up and preparation of sterile field, instruments, dressings, and post-procedure aftercare with patients
- Faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing the operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Assisted provider with dictation and scribing of medical notes.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Medical Assistant Podiatry Clinic
Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Full-time medical assistant and orthopedic technician in a busy privately owned and operated podiatry clinic
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Worked under the supervision of six doctors of podiatric medicine with duties including in-depth wound care, wound vac application, application of fiberglass splints and casts including total contact cast, trimming and filing of dystrophic nails, post-operative care, obtain x rays, assist in minor sterile procedures with surgeons; set up and preparation of sterile field, instruments, dressings, and post-procedure aftercare with patients recovering from foot surgery.
In-home caregiver
In Home Care Services
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Full-time caregiver for elderly grandfather with end-stage dementia
- Assisted fully dependent patient with ADLS, medication management, bed and chair mobility, ambulation with gait belt and assistive devices, wound care, and transportation to appointments
- In September 2019, the patient was placed on hospice and required full-time care with all activities and was bed-bound
Rehabilitation Technician
Scripps Hospital Neurological Rehab
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Primarily in the neurological rehab services as well as inpatient rehab
- Assisted occupational and physical therapists in the treatment of patients receiving services for traumatic brain injuries, cerebral vascular accidents, back surgery, as well as accidents
- Assist therapists in the inpatient acute rehab inside the hospital
- Trained in setting up and assisting therapists with the Ekso Skelton robot that educates patients on the aspect of walking normally
- Managed inventory of supplies and ordered new materials when needed, maintaining a well-stocked therapy space.
- Also assist physical therapists with treatment and evaluations of medical patients, post total joint replacement surgeries, ambulating, ADLS, educating patients on proper body mechanics and strength and conditioning.
Orthopedic Technologist
New Mexico Orthopedics
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared high-volume outpatient clinic for orthopedic physicians, drawing and assisting with steroid injections, assisting with cast applications, and removing casts (short arm casts, long arm casts, and short leg cast, long leg cast and cylinder cast, boxers cast and thumb spica cast application), applying splints to all extremities, applying durable medical equipment to patients, assisted in reductions of displaced fractures, remove and application of Wound Vac, assess traumatic wounds for treatment.
- Reduced recovery time for patients by expertly removing sutures, staples, pins, wires, and external fixators.
Rehabilitation Technician
Sandoval Regional Medical Center Rehab Department
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted Physical Therapists with treatment and evaluations of medical patients post total joint replacement surgeries, ambulating and treating patients individually, educating patients on proper body mechanics in depth-wound care including dressing pressure ulcers stages 1-4, application and take down of wound vac, troubleshooting and education of primary and secondary dressings including collagen and alginate
- Supported patients during physical therapy sessions, providing encouragement and motivation for continued progress.
- Educated patients on proper use of assistive devices, reducing the risk of injury or further complications.
- Maintained a clean and organized therapy environment, promoting safety and efficiency.
- Maintained medicine and equipment inventory, issued supplies to staff and notified personnel to procure more stock.
- Addressed wounds on all extremities including trunk and facial area.
Patient Care Technician/Cardiac Telemetry Technician
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Assisted nurses with patient care, starting IV lines, collecting laboratory specimens, stabilizing and splinting broken bones, monitoring cardiac patients on telemetry monitoring, applying 12-lead EKG monitoring, blood glucose checks, urine dipstick testing, and wound care
- Answering phones, greeting visitors, entering patient data into Cerner charting system, faxing patient data and typing documents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
Criminal Justice Degree -
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NMCriminal Justice Degree -
Florida Community College
Jacksonville, FLCriminal Justice Degree -
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KSBachelor of Health Science - Health Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2026
Emergency Medical Technician Program -
University of New Mexico Continuing Education
Albuquerque, NM05.2013
Rio Rancho High School
Rio Rancho, NM05.2005
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Clinical Documentation
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- CPR
- Specimen collection and processing
- Medical Procedures
- Insurance Verification
- Sterilization techniques
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- Equipment Sterilization
- Medical billing and coding
- Hospice Care
- Wound care specialist
- Orthopedic splints
Certification
- CPR BLS current. Expires: 8/2025
- Basic Arrhythmia Rhythm Interpretation Certification, 03/01/15
- Emergency Training Course, University of New Mexico EMT-Basic, 05/01/13
Additional Information
Professional photographer with 6 years of experience in capturing client's most important moments. I specialize in weddings, engagements, family, graduation, sporting events, and beyond. I work diligently with clients in a personal setting to meet their goals and desires of their photography needs. I am also a part-time assistant with Matt Blasing Photography where my primary job is assisting during wedding day photography coverage and assisting in various lighting techniques.
Timeline
Medical Assistant Podiatry Clinic
High Desert Foot and Ankle
05.2022 - 11.2023
Medical Assistant Podiatry Clinic
Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists
02.2021 - 05.2022
In-home caregiver
In Home Care Services
06.2019 - 02.2020
Rehabilitation Technician
Scripps Hospital Neurological Rehab
02.2019 - 06.2019
Orthopedic Technologist
New Mexico Orthopedics
08.2017 - 06.2018
Rehabilitation Technician
Sandoval Regional Medical Center Rehab Department
07.2016 - 06.2017
Patient Care Technician/Cardiac Telemetry Technician
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
10.2013 - 07.2016
Criminal Justice Degree -
Eastern New Mexico University
Criminal Justice Degree -
Florida Community College
Criminal Justice Degree -
Seward County Community College
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Administration
Capella University
Emergency Medical Technician Program -
University of New Mexico Continuing Education
Rio Rancho High School
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