Kelly Gallant
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and education. Proven ability to efficiently coordinate appointment scheduling and implement infection control protocols, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Access 365 urgent care
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Managed patient intake and accurately documented medical histories in electronic systems to streamline patient care.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication administration procedures to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Coordinated scheduling for patient appointments and follow-up visits efficiently.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety during care.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Participated in team meetings to identify workflow improvements and contribute to better patient population outcomes.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
Medical Assistant
SIMED First Care
Gainesville, USA
09.2016 - 04.2025
Medical Assistant
Martin Medical Group
Port Saint Lucie, USA
01.1996 - 01.2016
Education
High School Diploma -
Plantation High School
01-1986
Some College (No Degree) -
Concorde Career Institute
FloridaSkills
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Injections
- Phlebotomy
- Triage
- Wound Dressing
- Suture Removal
- Urinalysis
- Lab Collection
- Exam Room Preparation
- Infection Control
- Sterile Technique
- Chart Documentation
- Patient Instruction
- Distress Assessment
- Emergency Intervention
Certification
- DOT Drug Screens/Breath Alcohol Tests
- EKG Certified
- RMA Certified
- BLS Certified
References
References are available upon request.
Key Skills
Provides care to patients with various medical concerns, Prepares and stocks exam rooms, Controls risk of infection by keeping environment clean and sterile, Competent to obtain labs as needed, Instructs patients on medication usage and diet, Documents in patients’ charts, Able to obtain vital signs and knowledgeable in normal ranges, Skilled in Injections, Triage, Phlebotomy, Suture Removal, Sterile Technique, Wound Dressing, and Urinalysis, Able to determine signs and symptoms of distress and provide immediate and temporary intervention
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Access 365 urgent care
08.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
SIMED First Care
09.2016 - 04.2025
Medical Assistant
Martin Medical Group
01.1996 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Plantation High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Concorde Career Institute