Kierra Pates
Racine,WI
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Caregiver
Parkview Gardens
Racine, WI
09.2018 - Current
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry and housekeeping
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and social requirements
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
Family Practice Medical Assistant
Advocate Aurora Health
Mount Pleasant, WI
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Performed patient intake and assisted in patient care procedures
- Delivered administrative support to physician practices aiding in quality healthcare services
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostics
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms
- Documented medical data in patients' charts, facilitating accurate records
- Helped prepare medical instruments and equipment
- Cleaned treatment areas.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Ascension
Racine, WI
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed patient intake and assisted in patient care procedures
- Reported significant changes in patient condition to facilitate advanced care
- Administered the appropriate vaccines for the patient age group
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests
- Obtained patient medical histories for inclusion in records.
Childcare Teacher
Almost Home Academy 2
Racine, WI
05.2015 - 09.2021
- Maintained awareness and supervision of children's needs to maximize physical health and safety
- Attended to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing diapers
- Planned and supervised field trips to complement class material and provide enrichment experiences
- Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Facilitated group activities and hands-on experiences to encourage engagement
- Helped children improve motor skills and grow vocabulary
- Hosted parent/teacher conferences
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI09-2025
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Racine, WI07.2024
High School Diploma -
Indian Trail High School
Kenosha, WI05.2015
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Charting
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- First Aid
- EKG Set up and Monitoring
- Point of Care / Antigen Testing
- Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy
- Documentation
- Multitasking and Organization
- Flexible Schedule
- Patient Care
- Time Management
- Strong Ethics
Personal Information
Title: Medical Assistant
Certification
- CMA Certified Medical Assistant
- CBRF Caregiver
- Phlebotomy
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Practice Medical Assistant
Advocate Aurora Health
11.2022 - 07.2024
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Ascension
01.2022 - 07.2022
PRN Caregiver
Parkview Gardens
09.2018 - Current
Childcare Teacher
Almost Home Academy 2
05.2015 - 09.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
High School Diploma -
Indian Trail High School
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