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Jillian Ferguson

Jillian Ferguson

Maybee,MI

Summary

Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals, and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant II

IHA Health Services
11.2022 - Current
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.

Medical Assistant

Family Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2020
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
  • Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Ross Medical Education Center
Sylvania, OH
03-2026

No Degree - Medical Assistant Program

Ross Medical Education Center, USA
Sylvania, OH
08-2015

High School Diploma -

Dundee High School
Dundee, MI
05-2005

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Infection control standards
  • Task prioritization
  • Direct patient care
  • Specimen collection
  • IV removal
  • Medication administration
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Health promotion
  • Patient monitoring
  • ADL assistance
  • Catheter care
  • Patient assessments

Timeline

Medical Assistant II

IHA Health Services
11.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

Family Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Ross Medical Education Center

No Degree - Medical Assistant Program

Ross Medical Education Center, USA

High School Diploma -

Dundee High School