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Kerri Sanora

Green Valley,USA

Summary

Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Northwest Medical Center, excelling in medication administration and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance patient care through meticulous specimen collection and training new staff. Recognized for strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, ensuring optimal workflow and patient satisfaction in fast-paced environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant/Emergency Technician-Urgent Care

Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
07.2017 - Current
  • Maintained proficiency in medication administration, history intake, phlebotomy, and cardiac monitoring.
  • Conducted specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and prepared specimens for send-out.
  • Prepared and assisted providers with special and sterile procedures/examinations.
  • Executed monthly audits on safety, medication, preventative maintenance, and infection control practices to ensure compliance and quality standards.
  • Managed patient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Trained new staff and oversaw daily lead duties, including ordering medical supplies to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Performed orthopedic splinting, Foley insertion/removal, and dressing application.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, registered patients and managed streamline work flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.

Patient Care Technician- Emergency Department

Carondelet Health Network/Tucson Heart Hospital
Tucson, Arizona
01.2000 - 12.2017
  • Provided basic life support within designated scope of practice.
  • Maintained proficiency in splinting, phlebotomy, and 12-lead ECG monitoring to support patient care.
  • Executed specimen collection and applied dressings while assisting MD/RN with sterile procedures to ensure patient safety.
  • Managed computer charting and clerical tasks, including statistics entry and multi-line phone operations, to streamline patient admissions and discharges.
  • Performed clerical duties related to admissions, discharges, transfers, and billing processes.

Certified Nursing Assistant -UC/ Peds/ Occ Med/ Ortho/ ER

Kino Community Hospital
Tucson, Arizona
05.1999 - 10.2002
  • Performed comprehensive assessments to support patient diagnosis and treatment plans.

Applied and removed casts/splints, provided wound care, and managed dressings.

  • Executed phlebotomy, audiograms, vision testing, and .physical exams
  • Conducted specimen collection, urine drug collectionpoint-of-care testing, ECGs, and comprehensive .
  • Assisted staff in performing specialized procedures to enhance patient care.
  • Delivered oral and written reports while managing direct phone inquiries to ensure effective communication.

Education

Associates of Arts Degree -

Central Arizona College
Coolidge, Arizona
05.1998

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Laboratory specimen collection
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient interaction
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Basic Life Support

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Medical Assistant/Emergency Technician-Urgent Care

Northwest Medical Center
07.2017 - Current

Patient Care Technician- Emergency Department

Carondelet Health Network/Tucson Heart Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant -UC/ Peds/ Occ Med/ Ortho/ ER

Kino Community Hospital
05.1999 - 10.2002

Associates of Arts Degree -

Central Arizona College
Kerri Sanora