Kayla K Poppell
Registered Nurse
Townsend,GA
Summary
To obtain employment in the medical field as a Registered Nurse. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 9 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Darien Primary Care
Darien , GA
10.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Registered Medical Assistant
Optim Medical Canter
Darien, GA
07.2014 - 10.2015
- 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.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Registered Medical Assistant
Partner In Health
Brunswick, GA
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Education
Associate - Science Nursing
College of Coastal Georgia
01.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined
Altamaha Technical College
Health Care Assistant Certificate - undefined
Certified Nursing Assistant (American Red Cross) - undefined
McIntosh County GED
Skills
Patient Assessments
Phlebotomy
Privacy and confidentiality
Vital signs monitoring
Specimens collection and processing
Chronic disease management
Simple dressings
EMR / EHR
Medical Records Management
Good Telephone Etiquette
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Timeline
Associate - Science Nursing
College of Coastal Georgia
01.2019 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Darien Primary Care
10.2015 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Optim Medical Canter
07.2014 - 10.2015
Registered Medical Assistant
Partner In Health
05.2014 - 07.2014
Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined
Altamaha Technical College
Health Care Assistant Certificate - undefined
Certified Nursing Assistant (American Red Cross) - undefined
McIntosh County GED