Kayla Cavitt
Paducah,KY
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Phlebotomist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder
AMB Medical
West Paducah, KY
12.2023 - Current
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
Phlebotomy Intern
Mercy Health
Paducah, KY
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Managed high-volume workloads, successfully completing up to 40 blood draws per day during peak times.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and efficient blood draw services.
- Performed venipuncture procedures on diverse patient populations, ensuring safety and comfort during the process.
Home Health Care Provider
Lakes Of Paducah
West Paducah, KY
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed wound care duties diligently, reducing risk of infection and accelerating the healing process.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff, contributing to timely interventions and improved health outcomes.
Education
Certificate Upon Completion - Phlebotomy
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL05.2024
Medical Billing Certificate - Medical Insurance Billing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY10.2023
High School Diploma -
Mccracken County High School
Paducah, KY05.2019
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- HCPCS Coding
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- HIPAA
- Communication abilities
- Blood culture collection
- Customer Service
Certification
CPR/BSL Certified
Timeline
Phlebotomy Intern
Mercy Health
04.2024 - 05.2024
Medical Coder
AMB Medical
12.2023 - Current
Home Health Care Provider
Lakes Of Paducah
09.2019 - 11.2022
Certificate Upon Completion - Phlebotomy
Shawnee Community College
Medical Billing Certificate - Medical Insurance Billing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Mccracken County High School