Karen Ebanks
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
New grad LVN with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator
West Medical
Long Beach, CA
05.2010 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Coordinated patient care services with the medical team to ensure quality and timely delivery of care.
- Provided ongoing communication with patients, families, and other healthcare providers regarding treatment plans and progress.
- Scheduled appointments for patients and coordinated follow-up visits as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
- Monitored patients' vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, height, weight.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition guidelines to promote healthy lifestyle habits
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
Medical Assistant
Ophthalmologist Office
Los Angeles, California
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Education
Vocational Nurse -
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA09-2024
Medical Assistant -
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA09-2009
Skills
- Patient Education
- Appointment Scheduling
- Database coordination
- Healthcare operations
- Patient Flow Management
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator
West Medical
05.2010 - Current
Medical Assistant
Ophthalmologist Office
10.2009 - 05.2010
Vocational Nurse -
American Career College
Medical Assistant -
American Career College