Kayla McGrane
Coram ,NY
Summary
Experienced professional who is honest trustworthy, and responsible with strong leadership and relationship-building skills within the field of healthcare. Excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Excellent team worker and completes job duties in a timely efficient manor. Quick learner and ability to tackle challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant Phlebotomy
Catholic Health St. Charles Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures night/ morning.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Phlebotomist Emergency Department
Long Island Community Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Registered Medical Assistant
Dr.Christine M Danzi-Hacken Pediatrics
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Medical Assistant Extern
Farmingville Family Medicine
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.
- Measured patient spirometry/ pulse oximetry
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Care Giver /Nanny
Island Rheumatology And Osteoporosis
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play
Direct Support Professional
Maryhaven Center Of Hope
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Ahmad
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic
Education
Registered Medical Assistant -
Hunter Business School
Medford 12.2017
High School Diploma -
LongWood Highschool
2016
Associate of Arts - Health
Suffolk Community College Current
Selden, NY06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health
SUNY Empire State College
Selden, NY12.2023
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Registered medical assistant
- Phlebotomist
- leadership experience
- On time and reliable
- oriented team player
- Venipuncture
- Basic First Aid
- Medical Terminology
- BLS
- CPR / ACLS Certified
- Vitals
Timeline
Phlebotomist Emergency Department
Long Island Community Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
Lab Assistant Phlebotomy
Catholic Health St. Charles Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Dr.Christine M Danzi-Hacken Pediatrics
09.2021 - 01.2022
Medical Assistant Extern
Farmingville Family Medicine
07.2021 - 08.2021
Care Giver /Nanny
Island Rheumatology And Osteoporosis
07.2019 - 01.2021
Direct Support Professional
Maryhaven Center Of Hope
01.2018 - 07.2019
Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Ahmad
09.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Medical Assistant -
Hunter Business School
High School Diploma -
LongWood Highschool
Associate of Arts - Health
Suffolk Community College Current
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health
SUNY Empire State College
Similar Profiles
Taylor ShermanTaylor Sherman
Psychiatric Registered Nurse at Mercy Health St Charles HospitalPsychiatric Registered Nurse at Mercy Health St Charles Hospital
Ellen PearsonEllen Pearson
Teaching and Learning Leader, Mathematics Leader, Student Wellbeing Leader at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary SchoolTeaching and Learning Leader, Mathematics Leader, Student Wellbeing Leader at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School
Megan WaldorfMegan Waldorf
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic SchoolLead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School