Katie Quimby
Winslow,ME
Summary
Dedicated RN with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
MaineGeneral Health
Augusta, ME, ME
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Measured patient peak flows to improve workflow efficiency.
Stitcher
New Balance Athletic Shoe
Norridgewock, ME
03.2017 - 01.2022
- Stitching efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Communicating professionally with coworkers and supervisors to ensure the quality of the product
- Inspecting work for quality concerns before passing on to the next station
- Worked with and in other departments when needed to fulfill business needs- including overtime hours
Registered Nurse
MaineGeneral Health
Augusta , ME
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
Triage Nurse
MaineGeneral Health
Augusta , Maine
10.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized EHR systems effectively for documentation purposes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Maine General Medical Center
Augusta, ME02.2017
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Helping Hands Trade School
Winslow, ME08.2011
High School Diploma -
Skowhegan Area High School
Skowhegan, ME06.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maine College of Health Professions
Lewiston, MESkills
- People skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Troubleshooting
- First Aid/CPR
- Working collaboratively
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Computer skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient feeding
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Patient skin and nail care
- Professional bedside manner
- Medical terminology
- Valid Maine driver's license
Certification
- Registered Nurse- Graduation date May 3, 2024
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- BLS/CPR current
Timeline
Triage Nurse
MaineGeneral Health
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
MaineGeneral Health
05.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
MaineGeneral Health
01.2022 - 10.2024
Stitcher
New Balance Athletic Shoe
03.2017 - 01.2022
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Maine General Medical Center
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Helping Hands Trade School
High School Diploma -
Skowhegan Area High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maine College of Health Professions
- Registered Nurse- Graduation date May 3, 2024
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- BLS/CPR current