KARLEE TUCKER
SHASTA LAKE,CA
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience in patient care and medical practices. Excelled in specimen preparation and maintaining patient confidentiality, enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrated exceptional communication abilities and a commitment to health education, ensuring efficient and compassionate patient support. Detail-oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PHLEBOTOMIST
Mercy Medical Center Redding
2021.08 - Current
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Contract Manager
A1 TREE SERVICE & STUMP REMOVAL
2021.12 - 2023.10
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Tracked and managed State, Local and Government websites to bid on upcoming projects.
- Worked closely with a bonding agency to complete paperwork for insurance bonds.
- Gathered and completed bidding paperwork and application.
- Submitted paperwork by given deadlines and followed up on bidded projects.
MEDICAL SCRIBE
PREMIER HEALTHCARE, CA
2018.01 - 2022.01
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Attended patient appointments and wrote narrative account of events using proper abbreviations, grammar, and spelling.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Demonstrated confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information or records to comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
DIGNITY HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
2015.05 - 2021.07
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
Education
Associate of Science -
SHASTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
REDDING, CACERTIFICATE AND LICENSE - PHLEBOTOMY
CALREGIONAL
Redding05.2021
No Degree - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
REDDING, CA05.2015
High School Diploma -
CENTRAL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
SHASTA LAKE, CA06.2010
Skills
- Specimen Preparation
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical Testing
- Venipuncture
- Infection Control
- Communication abilities
- Health Education
- Patient Care
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Patient preparation
- Patient support
- Medical terminology knowledge
Timeline
Contract Manager
A1 TREE SERVICE & STUMP REMOVAL
2021.12 - 2023.10
PHLEBOTOMIST
Mercy Medical Center Redding
2021.08 - Current
MEDICAL SCRIBE
PREMIER HEALTHCARE, CA
2018.01 - 2022.01
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
DIGNITY HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
2015.05 - 2021.07
Associate of Science -
SHASTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE - PHLEBOTOMY
CALREGIONAL
No Degree - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
High School Diploma -
CENTRAL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
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