Proven Certified Medical Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient outcomes at WellStar through expert medication administration and compassionate elderly care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and HIPAA compliance, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring high-quality patient service and fostering long-term professional relationships. Focused and attentive Medication Aide offering 5 years of healthcare expertise. Energetic and personable with thorough knowledge of medication, potential side effects, and adverse reactions. Skilled in administering topical, oral, nasal, and sublingual medications. Well-versed in monitoring vital signs for indications of medication issues and general health changes.
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Katrina Lenton
Woodstock,Georgia
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
Holbrook of Woodstock Assisted Living
Certified Medication Aide
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Canterfield of Kennesaw Assisted Living
Care Coordinator
03.2018 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Hired and trained 40 new staff members on facility policies, patient care, and medicine distribution.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as medical or nursing staff directed.
- Furthered skills by actively participating in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing the daily burden on family members.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
WellStar
Certified Medical Assistant
02.2015 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in the office.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
Education
Chattahoochee Technical CollegeAcworth, GA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2025
University Overview
Dr.Anil Yadav, MD Scholarship Recipient
Skills
- Ingestion instruction
- Logs management
- Medication Dispensing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Elderly Care
- ADL support
- Medication Administration
- Mobility Assistance
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Inventory Monitoring
- Vital Signs Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS
- CPR
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Holbrook of Woodstock Assisted Living
01.2021 - Current
Care Coordinator
Canterfield of Kennesaw Assisted Living
03.2018 - 01.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
WellStar
02.2015 - 03.2018
Chattahoochee Technical College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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