Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Diabetes education
References
Timeline
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Katrina Brown

Wayne,WV

Summary

Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

HIMG , Marshall Health
Huntingdon, WV
07.2012 - Current
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Insulin pump downloads.
  • Downloading CGM devices such as Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, and Guardian sensors.
  • Patient education and training for applying CGM Dexcom and Libre devices, as well as phone app training.

Medical Assistant

Scott Orthopedic Center
Huntington, WV
08.1995 - 11.2011
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Monitored surgical sites for signs of infection and maintained optimal wound hygiene.
  • Taught patients how to use devices, care for wounds and prevent complications with proper care.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Instructed patient and family on proper use and care of bandages, braces, splints and prostheses and verified patient and family readiness before discharge.
  • Delivered array of direct nursing care services such as cleaning and dressing wounds and coordinated discharge planning for patients with fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Huntington Junior College
Huntington, WV
09-1995

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Medical Terminology
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Patient documentation
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Clinical applications

Certification

Medical Assistant certification obtained October 2014. My certification expires in October 2026.

Accomplishments

  • I won the shining star award at HIMG for the second quarter of 2024

Diabetes education

I have assisted Bria McKee FNP over the years with group Diabetes education classes, group weight loss classes providing the group with recourses for success in managing diabetes and weight loss.  Most recently I was asked to speak in front of a group from the association of the blind about the "Plate Method" of meal prep 

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

HIMG , Marshall Health
07.2012 - Current

Medical Assistant

Scott Orthopedic Center
08.1995 - 11.2011

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Huntington Junior College

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