J. Shaun Wheeler
Salt Lake City
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant Technician with expertise in phlebotomy and patient monitoring at Huntsman Cancer Hospital. Proven ability to enhance patient experiences through empathetic care and effective communication. Skilled in PIV access and infection control, committed to advocating for quality patient care and fostering organizational growth in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant Technician
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2019 - Current
- Monitor patients, ultra sound certified for line placements, provide PIV access for chemotherapy and other treatments, straight stick blood draws, take vital signs, and give injections. I am the patients first point of contact; I help prepare patients for scans, infusions, varied treatments, and provider appointments. We advocate for quality patient care.
- Sometimes conduct thorough pre-examination assessments of patients'' vital signs, medical histories, and presenting symptoms for informed physician evaluations.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic approach to care delivery.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing quality care and maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor.
Healthcare Assistant
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Huntnsman 5 Post Surgical Unit
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
HUC/HCA
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
HCA
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Inpatient Medical Rehab Unit
- Nursing support
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT03-2019
GED -
SLCC
Salt Lake City, UT07-2012
Skills
- Lawson and Arup connect ordering
- Ultra sound certificated
- Patient monitoring
- Blind stick blood draws
- Vital signs assessment
- Injections administration
- PIV access
- Electronic health records
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control
- Time management
- Clinical documentation
- Strong responsibility
- Organizational growth
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy expertise
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
Timeline
Medical Assistant Technician
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2019
HUC/HCA
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
07.2015 - 03.2017
HCA
University of Utah Hospital
07.2013 - 09.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Salt Lake Community College
GED -
SLCC
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