Kayhla Hargrove
Washington
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with hands-on experience in patient intake, vital signs monitoring, phlebotomy, and EKG administration. Focused on delivering patient-centered care and maintaining safety standards in fast-paced environments. Effective communicator and reliable team player, eager to leverage clinical training to support healthcare organization goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Meridian Medical Associates
Oxon Hill
2026.05 - 2026.07
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures in a busy clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly during visits.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy and organization.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits efficiently with staff.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for patient care activities.
- Collected and processed lab specimens following strict safety and hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to enhance patient care delivery processes consistently.
Healthcare Aid
Home & Wellness Care Center
Alexandria
2023.08 - 2025.09
- Assisted 1015 clients daily with activities of daily living, enhancing safety, comfort, and dignity in home care
- Monitored and ensured cleanliness of patient environments during care visits, adhering to sanitation and infection-control standards
- Updated families and staff regularly, ensuring 100% care continuity and accuracy in daily reporting
- Demonstrated compassion and reliability while responding to patient needs in time-sensitive care situations
Teacher
KinderCare
Alexandria
2022.01 - 2023.08
- Maintained a 0 safety-incident record by enforcing strict classroom safety and sanitation procedures
- Supervised and provided direct care for up to 8 infants per day, ensuring safety, feeding schedules, and developmental support
- Documented daily care logs for all assigned children, detailing feeding times, naps, and behavioral observations to support individualized care and development
- Collaborated with parents and staff through daily communication updates, fostering enhanced relationships and increasing parent engagement
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Fortis College
2026-08
General Diploma - Hospitality Focus Curriculum
Richard Wright PCS
2019-05
Skills
- Patient intake Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration) Phlebotomy (laboratory-trained) EKG administration (laboratory-trained) Injection procedures (lab-based training) Patient communication Office workflow support HIPAA compliance Infection control
- Patient empathy Clinical skills development Strong communication skills Multitasking in fast-paced environment Attention to detail Customer service Team collaboration Reliability and professionalism
- Vital sign monitoring
- Safety and sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Laboratory specimen processing
- Effective communication
- Clinical operations
- Laboratory specimen analysis
- Electronic health record management
AWARDS, CERTIFICATIONS, RECOGNITION
Certificate of Completion of 180 hrs for medical assistant externship
Certification
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hand Hygiene
- Hazardous Communication Training
- Biohazardous Waste Training
- Steri-Safe Annual HIPAA staff Training
- Basic life CPR certified
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Meridian Medical Associates
2026.05 - 2026.07
Healthcare Aid
Home & Wellness Care Center
2023.08 - 2025.09
Teacher
KinderCare
2022.01 - 2023.08
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Fortis College
General Diploma - Hospitality Focus Curriculum
Richard Wright PCS