Kathryn Stirling
Sherwood,OR
Summary
Reliable healthcare professional enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Self Employed Services
Sherwood, Oregon
03.2015 - Current
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Certified Medical Assistant
Willamette Falls/ Providence Health Systems
Portland, OR
04.2006 - 10.2013
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Monitored rapid strep and urinalysis dip test accuracy using quality controls.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate - Healthcare
Apollo College
Portland, Oregon03.1999
Skills
- Care Planning
- Time Management
- Sound Judgment
- Physical Stamina
- Progress Tracking
- Needs Assessment
- Team Collaboration
- Service Documentation
- Caring Companionship
- Decision Making
- Client Records Management
- Clear Communication
- Problem Identification
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate in Following Orders
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Independent Thinking
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Self Employed Services
03.2015 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Willamette Falls/ Providence Health Systems
04.2006 - 10.2013
Medical Assistant Certificate - Healthcare
Apollo College