JETERRA PERKINS
Houston
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with proven expertise in patient care and emergency response, honed at DaVita and Central Clinic. Excelled in specimen collection and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient safety and comfort. Skilled in sterilization techniques and patient observation, consistently delivering high-quality care and operational efficiency. Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 4 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
DaVita
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily
- Blood draw
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination
- Registered new patients into practice management software program
Medical Assistant
Central Clinic
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Specimen Collection
- Restocking supplies
- Vital signs monitoring
Education
High School Diploma -
Cypress Ridge
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient Observation
- Mobility Assistance
- Emergency Response
Volunteer Experience
Park Manor Cy Fair nursing home, Volunteer
Timeline
Medical Assistant
DaVita
03.2023 - 03.2025
Medical Assistant
Central Clinic
12.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Cypress Ridge