Joy Gradney NRCMA
Summary
Medical Assistant Instructor skilled in patient care techniques, clinical documentation, and training coordination. Committed to enhancing student proficiency and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant Instructor
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitate hands-on training sessions in clinical and administrative skills, enhancing student proficiency and confidence.
- Instruct the medical assistant curriculum for diverse student groups.
- Evaluate student performance through assessments and practical demonstrations.
- Demonstrate techniques for taking vital signs, venipuncture, administering injections, and collecting specimens, ensuring students essential clinical competencies.
BLS and CPR Instructor
Joyful Hearts CPR LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2021 - Current
- Provide hands-on CPR instruction, enhancing participants' confidence and skills across all levels.
- Updated CPR guideline knowledge to ensure accurate and effective training delivery.
- Extensive knowledge in first aid, CPR, and AED to deliver comprehensive training.
Medical Assistant Instructor
College of Health Care Professions
Dallas, TX
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Coordinated student clinical placements with local healthcare facilities, ensuring alignment with curriculum and industry standards.
- Maintained current knowledge of medical assistant practices and regulations to support effective teaching and compliance.
- Supervised externships to enhancing real-world experiences for medical assistant students and bridging classroom learning with practical application.
Medical Assistant
Care South Medical and Dental
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments per physician orders
- Assisted providers during patient examinations and minor procedures
- Conducted EKGs, vital signs, and other diagnostic tests per physician request.
- Collected and processed patient samples for laboratory testing to aid in accurate diagnosis.
Medical Assistant Instructor
Camelot Career College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Coached teachers on how to improve classroom management, teaching strategies and student engagement.
- Managed classroom dynamics by addressing disruptive behavior in an appropriate manner.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Health Records
Medical Assistant Instructor
Fortis College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
04.2014 - 03.2017
- Managed daily operations by delivering laboratory instruction, curriculum implementation, student advisement and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA08-2026
Certification - Medical Assistant
Camelot Career College
Baton Rouge, LA06-2021
SKILLS
- Pediatric Urgent Care
- OB/ GYN
- Allergic and Asthma Treatment
- Mental Health and substance Abuse
Timeline
Medical Assistant Instructor
Baton Rouge Community College
09.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant Instructor
College of Health Care Professions
01.2024 - 06.2024
BLS and CPR Instructor
Joyful Hearts CPR LLC
10.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Care South Medical and Dental
10.2019 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant Instructor
Camelot Career College
03.2017 - 10.2019
Medical Assistant Instructor
Fortis College
04.2014 - 03.2017
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Delgado Community College
Certification - Medical Assistant
Camelot Career College