Karen Davenport
Toms River,New Jersey
Summary
Highly trained and efficient Podiatric Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician with over thirty years experience in a fast paced and successful practice, looking to obtain employment. Would be an excellent addition to existing Podiatry practice.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician
Family Foot Health Center
07.1993 - Current
- Greet patients, perform intake assessments and prep patients prior to doctor's consultation and treatment.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient visits, treatments and procedures.
- Undress and redress wounds, injuries, surgical sites and after in office procedures including suture removals.
- Assist doctor with medical procedures including P&A's, ingrown toenails, diabetic and vascular wounds, removing foreign objects, fracture care, laser surgeries, shock wave therapy, CO2 laser treatments, verruca removal, routine and diabetic foot care.
- Experienced in dremel use after routine and diabetic foot care performed by doctor, using various bits and discs.
- Application of various pads.
- Perform diagnostic testing including digital x-rays, fluoroscopy and diagnostic ultrasound.
- Measure, scan and take foam impressions for orthotics and diabetic shoes.
- Dispense and adjustment of orthotics.
- Application and removal of unna boots, splints and soft/fiberglass casts.
- Perform therapeutic procedures including hydrotherapy, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Deep tissue laser therapy using Light Force Laser in treatment of fungal toenail, pain and swelling protocol.
- Provide patients with written and oral instruction from doctor for "at home care" treatment of wounds, surgical procedures, various foot conditions (Plantar Fasciitis, ingrown toenails, fungal nail treatment, verruca, P&A soaking instruction, diabetic and gout foot care and dietary plan).
- Experienced in dispensing various DME with oral and written instruction for use of pneumatic walker, crutches, orthotic and therapeutic shoes, surgical shoes, arch binders, bunion protectors, tuli heel cups and McDavid braces.
Patient Care Technician of Telemetry Floor
Monmouth Medical Center
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Perform new admission procedures with particular attention to taking vitals such as blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature and applying telemetry monitors to patients.
- Perform EKG's, blood draws, and collection of specimens for diagnostic testing including blood, stool and urine.
- Assist nurses with procedures related to cauterizations and wound care, including use of wound vacs and dressing changes.
- Assist patients with all aspects of bathing, feeding and personal hygiene.
- Assist with transporting and discharging of patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wall High School
Wall Township, NJ06.1984
N/A - Cosmetology
Wall Vocational School
Wall Township, NJ06.1984
N/A - Medical Assisting
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ06.1987
Skills
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Licensed Podiatric X-Ray Technician
- Licensed Digital X-Ray Technician
- CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy
- Software skills including: Medical software WISDOM, Microsoft Word, Powerchart, SoftMed, The Bridge, Net Learning, Pyxis Supply Station, Cerner, Sammy, Health Infusion/NextGen
Timeline
Patient Care Technician of Telemetry Floor
Monmouth Medical Center
01.2011 - 06.2012
Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician
Family Foot Health Center
07.1993 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wall High School
N/A - Cosmetology
Wall Vocational School
N/A - Medical Assisting
Brookdale Community College
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