Karen Kuehntopp
Cochrane,WI
Summary
I am a dedicated healthcare worker with over 20 years of experience in a variety capacities. My true passion is working directly with people and having a positive impact on their life.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Gundersen Health System
04.2020 - Current
- Room and prepare patients for appointments. Review and update medications and allergies in records, pend refills, vaccines and necessary procedures (colonoscopies etc). Obtain and record vital signs.
- Assist clinicians with procedures during appointments. Administer and document required vaccines/medications.
- Answer phone calls/messages and online messages regarding patient questions and concerns. Address medication refill requests. Complete incoming paperwork and forward to clinician for signature.
- Prepare patient charts for appointments. Update medical records as needed.
- Complete tasks requested by clinicians.
- Cleaning, stocking and maintaining patient exam rooms.
Health Unit Coordinator
Callista Court
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Maintained charts for 125 Assisted Living Residents.
- Updated resident appointment calendar and prepared all necessary paperwork for appointments. E
- Entered all appointment information and orders in patient charts up return for charge nurse to verify.
- Answered and directed calls in nursing offices.
- Communicated with resident providers and pharmacies as requested by nursing staff.
- Prepared lab orders and lab schedules for Winona Health weekly lab draws. Documented results.
- Reorder resident medications.
- Prepare, update and filed all CNA charting.
- Ordered and stocked medical supplies.
Trained Medication Aide
Callista Court And Saint Anne Extended HealthCare
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered.
- Administer treatments including nebulizer treatments, creams and eye drops.
- Check blood sugars and administer insulin as ordered.
- Assist with any tasks as requested by charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Winona Health
01.2009 - 09.2017
- Assisted Memory Care residents at Roger Metz Manor and Adith Miller Manor with personal care and ADL's.
- Administer medications.
- Lead and assist with activities, music, games, exercises programs.
- Housekeeping tasks: laundry, sweeping/mopping, sanitizing, dishes.
- Meal prep and serving.
- Additional tasks as requested by supervisor and RN.
Direct Support Professional
Home And Community Options Inc.
10.2009 - 02.2013
- Provided support for 4 men in a group home setting.
- Assisted with personal care, goals as directed in care plans.
- Administer medications as ordered.
- Cooked meals as planned.
- Assisted men with housekeeping and laundry
- Encouraged participation in planned activities, offered alternatives when appropriate
- Transported men to day programs, appointments, activities.
- Additional tasks as requested by Coordinator and PC.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Benedictine Adult Day Center
08.2004 - 08.2009
- Provide care and support for clients of all abilities in a Day Center setting.
- Assist with personal care as directed in client care plans.
- Prepare and serve snacks and meals.
- Plan and lead activities and exercise programs.
- Attend care conferences
- Monthly vitals and care plan charting.
- Additional tasks as requested by Director.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Broadview University
La Crosse, WI06.2017
Skills
- AAMA
- CPR Certified
- Electronic Documentation
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Gundersen Health System
04.2020 - Current
Health Unit Coordinator
Callista Court
09.2017 - 08.2020
Trained Medication Aide
Callista Court And Saint Anne Extended HealthCare
09.2017 - 08.2020
Direct Support Professional
Home And Community Options Inc.
10.2009 - 02.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Winona Health
01.2009 - 09.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Benedictine Adult Day Center
08.2004 - 08.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Broadview University
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