Kevin Walker
Newark,DE
Summary
Experienced with healthcare procedures and patient assistance. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain efficient office operations and support patient care. Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical protocols ensures smooth coordination and effective patient communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Main Line Health Urgent Care
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough physical assessments on each patient upon arrival, identifying urgent needs or potential complications requiring immediate attention.
- Monitored patient progress, making adjustments to care plans as needed for continuous improvement.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, collected vitals and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
Medical Assistant
Main Line Health
02.2024 - Current
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs, symptoms, and allergies.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, sanitizing, restocking, and organizing exam rooms and medical equipment.
Medical Technician
PHS Mobile Health Solutions
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Performs Pulmonary Function testing & qualitative, and quantitative respirator fit testing.
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
- Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection
- Records patient height, weight and blood pressure for pulmonary function testing
- Packs and transports specimens to FedEx for shipment to Lab Corp.
Phlebotomy Technician
Christiana Care
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods
- Collect Venous Blood Gasses (VBG) for carbon dioxide and PH levels
- Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels
- Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears and medicine levels
- Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories
IOP Phlebotomist
Lab Corp
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Explain blood collection procedures to patients
- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
- Organize and clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, or related items are of first-time use
- Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection
- Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computers
Phlebotomist
Accu Reference Medical Lab
02.2014 - 03.2018
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories
- Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques
- Serve refreshments to donors to ensure absorption of sugar into their systems
- Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis
- Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after collection to ensure health, safety, and comfort
- Enter patient, specimen, insurance, and billing information into computer
Education
Allied Health Medical Assistant -
CDM Institute
Wilmington, Delaware08.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
John Dickinson High School
Wilmington, Delaware06.2007
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Phlebotomy
- CPR
- Immunization administration
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Main Line Health Urgent Care
07.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Main Line Health
02.2024 - Current
Medical Technician
PHS Mobile Health Solutions
04.2022 - 02.2024
Phlebotomy Technician
Christiana Care
08.2020 - 08.2021
IOP Phlebotomist
Lab Corp
03.2018 - 07.2020
Phlebotomist
Accu Reference Medical Lab
02.2014 - 03.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
John Dickinson High School
Allied Health Medical Assistant -
CDM Institute
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