Kayla Martin
Silver Spring,United States
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Technician
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Fort Belvoir, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Medical Assistant
Riverside Medical Associates
Riverdale Park, MD
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- 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.
Assistant Manager
Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill
Hyattsville, MD
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Bartender
Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill
Hyattsville, MD
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant
Fortis College
Landover, MD07.2021
High School Diploma -
Miracle Tabernacle Christian School
Weldon, NC10.2014
Skills
- Transportation Assistance
- Patient Monitoring
- Room Restocking
- Patient Education
- Specimen Transportation
- Simple Dressings
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- EMR Systems
- Customer Service
- IV Discontinuation
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Electrocardiography
- Phlebotomy
Certification
- Certified [Medical Assistant ], - [3 years]
Timeline
Health Technician
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Riverside Medical Associates
01.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Manager
Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill
04.2017 - 01.2019
Bartender
Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill
09.2015 - 04.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
Fortis College
High School Diploma -
Miracle Tabernacle Christian School