Dedicated Medical Assistant with 19 years of experience supporting operations in fast-paced environments, including emergency care and community health; managed chart organization, patient room preparation, and physician support for vital collection and testing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Suzanne Lowe Midwife OBGYN
Johnston, RI
01.2026 - Current
Managed temporary position responsibilities in support of assigned duties.
Handled front desk insurance verification and copay collection procedures.
Utilized Athenahealth to support operational workflows.
Supporting preparation for gynecologic procedures, including IUD insertion and removal, endometrial biopsies, and Nexplanon insertion and removal.
Sterilized and arranged exam room supplies, prepare Pap smear collection materials, and ensure ready-to-collect setup.
Obtained patient-reported sexual health history, including relevant intake details, for provider review.
Provided patient support during prenatal visits and postpartum care follow-up.
Coordinated patient appointment scheduling and ensured midwife-relevant questions answered.
Medical Assistant
Tri-county Community Action Agency
Johnston, RI
02.2024 - 06.2026
Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments efficiently.
Maintained accurate medical records and updated patient information regularly.
Did in house procedures such as A1Cs/ Throat and Nasal cultures/ Urine Cultures/ Lipid Panels/ INRs/ EKGs/ Bloodwork/ Labs
Also covered a variety of other jobs such as call center, front desk, and CSD.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Prepared examination rooms and ensured necessary supplies were available.
Medical Assistant
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
11.2009 - 02.2023
Monitored patient health by regularly taking blood pressure, pulse rate, and other vital signs.
Prepared patients for examinations by recording their personal information, bathing them, and helping them get into examination gowns.
Prepared patients for X-rays and diagnostic tests by measuring height and weight and explaining procedures to ensure understanding.
Collected samples for lab testing or administered medications per physician instructions.
Documented treatment plans in patient records to ensure accessibility of information for the healthcare team.
Working in a fast paced high volume hospital. Maintained good bedside rapport, while in stressful situations.
Education
Medical Assistant - undefined
Lincoln Technical Institute
Lincoln, RI
High School Diploma -
NPHS
North Providence, RI
06.2004
Skills
Applied computer skills to support clinical operations and daily workflow
Prepared Microsoft Word documents for records and correspondence management
Performed physical assessments as part of patient care support
Managed task priorities to support efficient time use
Kept Basic Life Support certification current
Coordinated exam room preparation to support patient flow
Administered immunizations in alignment with protocol requirements
Applied leadership experience to support team operations