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Kayla Butler

Washington,Virginia

Summary

Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CPR Instructor

Self-employeed
03.2024 - Current
  • Increased community awareness of CPR importance through public workshops, presentations, and seminars.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to share best practices, leading to consistently high-quality course offerings across the organization.
  • Incorporated diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, improving overall comprehension levels among students.
  • Promoted a safe learning environment by maintaining proper equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and usage protocols during practice sessions.
  • Continuously updated course materials based on latest research findings, ensuring relevancy and adherence to industry standards.

Medical Assistant

Piedmont Urgent Care
01.2020 - Current
  • Started IVs
  • Administered meds IM
  • Triaged Pts
  • Wound Care
  • Provided patient education on pre-hospital care and safety.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

EMT

Washington Fire And Rescue
03.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
  • Improved patient care by efficiently assessing and stabilizing patients during medical emergencies.

COVID-19 Tester

Piedmont Family Practice
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
  • Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
  • Interpreted and processed on-site-only test data according to RMI documentation requirements.
  • Assessed vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and other restrictions.
  • Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.

CNA

Mountain Side Medicine
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - EMS

Laurel Ridge Community Collage
Middletown, VA
08.2024

High School Diploma -

Rappahannock County High School
Washington, VA
05.2020

Skills

  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Vital Sign Assessment
  • Venipuncture Procedures
  • Heart Monitoring
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Airway Management
  • Treatment Documentation
  • Administering Tests
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Basic Life Support
  • Medication Administration
  • Multi-patient Triage

Timeline

CPR Instructor

Self-employeed
03.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Piedmont Urgent Care
01.2020 - Current

COVID-19 Tester

Piedmont Family Practice
01.2020 - 08.2022

CNA

Mountain Side Medicine
05.2019 - 01.2020

EMT

Washington Fire And Rescue
03.2019 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - EMS

Laurel Ridge Community Collage

High School Diploma -

Rappahannock County High School

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