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Kayla Burgess

Phenix City,AL

Summary

Compassionate and detail oriented Medical Assistant with experience in dermatology and acute hospital care. Skilled in assisting with biopsies, excisions, biologic therapies, injections, suture removal, and other dermatologic procedures. Proficient in eClinicalWorks documentation with a strong understanding of dermatology terminology, pathology workflows, patient education, and clinical assisting. Built a strong clinical foundation through previous experience at Piedmont Columbus Regional and Wellstar Health System, providing excellent patient care in fast-paced environments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Lane Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery
Columbus
01.2026 - Current
  • Assist providers with biopsies, excisions, biologic therapies, injections, suture removals, and additional office dermatologic procedures.
  • Complete detailed charting in eClinicalWorks including patient histories, procedure documentation, pathology orders, and treatment plans.
  • Prepare sterile instruments and procedure rooms while maintaining efficient patient flow.
  • Educate patients on wound care, medications, biologic treatments, and follow-up care.
  • Coordinate pathology specimens and maintain accurate documentation.

Patient Care Technician

Piedmont Columbus Regional
Columbus
06.2023 - 01.2026
  • Provided direct patient care, monitored vital signs, performed EKGs and specimen collection, documented in Epic, and assisted nurses and physicians in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wellstar Health System
Lagrange
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Supported patient care, maintained EMR documentation, prepared exam rooms, assisted providers, and delivered compassionate care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Magnolia Manor
Columbus
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provided quality patient care and support with daily living activities in a long-term care setting.

Education

Dual Enrollment -

Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA
05.2019

Diploma -

Harris County High School
Hamilton, GA
05.2019

Skills

  • EClinicalWorks (eCW)
  • Dermatology Terminology
  • Biopsies
  • Excision Surgeries
  • Biologic Therapies
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Pathology Specimen Handling
  • Sterile Technique
  • EMR Documentation
  • Vital Signs
  • EKGs
  • Team Collaboration
  • CPR & First Aid

Certification

CNA, CPR & First Aid

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Lane Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery
01.2026 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Piedmont Columbus Regional
06.2023 - 01.2026

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wellstar Health System
07.2021 - 06.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Magnolia Manor
05.2020 - 07.2021

Dual Enrollment -

Columbus Technical College

Diploma -

Harris County High School