Hi, I’m
Kim Shortell
Ronkonkoma
Summary
Highly qualified and dedicated medical professional with recent experience as an educator for adult learners. Enthusiastic and compassionate in helping students achieve their education and career goals within the field of healthcare. With 17+ years of experience as a certified MA proficient across various medical specialties, possesses exceptional skills in phlebotomy and a strong foundation in patient-centered healthcare. Results-oriented instructor passionate and committed to helping adult learners succeed. Actively pursuing a new position as a Clinical Instructor with considerable expertise in EKG procedures supported by strong interpretation skills honed through years of experience in cardiology. Excels in providing instruction and guidance in clinical settings, fostering a positive and motivated learning environment. Additionally, maintains an active, valid CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Collaborative team player eager to apply extensive medical training and academic knowledge to create an engaging and driven educational atmosphere for all students to be comfortable and gain the confidence necessary to excel.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Tia School Of Allied Health
Clinical Instructor
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures.
- Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
- Increased student confidence by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions for those struggling with specific concepts or skills.
- Maintained a supportive learning environment, addressing individual student needs and concerns throughout the course.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and curriculum content.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Assisted in the development of simulation scenarios to provide realistic patient experiences for students to practice their skills.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Updated course materials regularly to reflect current best practices within nursing education and healthcare delivery systems.
- Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
- Served as a mentor for new Clinical Instructors, sharing expertise on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
- Improved student performance on certification exams with comprehensive review sessions.
- Optimized student assessment process, making it more comprehensive and reflective of students' practical skills.
- Enhanced student understanding of complex medical concepts by designing and implementing interactive, simulation-based learning experiences.
- Contributed to curriculum development, incorporating evidence-based practices and latest research findings to enrich learning materials.
- Oversaw clinical training of students in specialized areas such as pediatrics and geriatrics, ensuring they received well-rounded educational experience.
- Promoted culture of continuous learning among students by integrating case studies from current healthcare challenges into lessons, making theoretical knowledge more applicable.
- Developed mentorship program to support new clinical instructors, fostering collaborative teaching environment.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of changes in healthcare education, ensuring students received most current instruction.
- Collaborated with hospital administrators to secure new clinical sites, expanding opportunities for student placements.
- Advocated for student needs, leading to allocation of additional resources for clinical instruction program.
- Initiated feedback mechanism for students post-clinical rotations, gathering insights to continuously improve teaching strategies.
- Enhanced student engagement in classroom and clinical settings, employing variety of teaching tools and technologies.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure clinical instructions were up-to-date and reflective of current practices, leading to improved student preparedness for real-world scenarios.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
Julia Raber MD-Gynecology
Assistant Office Manager/Certified MA; phlebotomist
05.2016 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Clinical
- Vital signs
- Phlebotomy
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Administered injections, proper collection management of specimens
- Assisted physician with inpatient procedures; colposcopies and polypectomies
- Specialized in Vaginal Revitalization using CO2 fractional laser therapy
- Provided knowledge of Hormone Replacement Therapy while explaining risk versus benefit, oral medication, and homeopathic remedy options, in addition to innovative therapy options
- Administrative
- Managed schedules, office operations, and staff efficiency
- Handled delinquent accounts to collect payments before involving an internal collection agency
- Processed credit card payments over the phone and electronic checking
- Managed inventory of office and clinical diagnostic supplies
- Proficient in multiple EMR software such as Medics, Doc Assis, Epic, and Centricity Solutions
- Radiology report screening; establish priority via birads
- Prior authorizations for radiology & medication
NYU Langone
Medical Assistant/phlebotomist
03.2011 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Medical Assistant/phlebotomist
- Specialized in phlebotomy
- Instructed staff & intern students venipuncture training/protocols
- Performed clinical procedures and educated staff/interns on phlebotomy and EKG administration
- Conducted patient assessments, documented vitals, and updated medical histories accurately
- Managed lab inventory and assisted physicians in six specialties: Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Hepatology, Hematology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, and Gastroenterology
- Education and training staff/student interns phlebotomy and EKG administration
- Patient Assessment
- Obtaining and documenting of patient vitals
- Thorough patient intake while revising documented past, present and family history
- Confirm all patient demographics, medications; ensure allergy status and medications are current and up-to-date
- Lab Inventory
Elite Women’s Health Care (Dr. Julia Raber) OB/GYN
Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Medical Receptionist
09.2009 - 02.2012
Mauro Gasparini M.D. Adam Carpentieri Internal Medicine
MA/ Phlebotomists
06.2007 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Physician assistance
- Clinical procedures
- Collection and preparation of laboratory specimens
Education
Suffolk County Community College
LPN/ADN Bridge Program Nursing
02.2025
Suffolk Community College
Liberal Arts from Allied Sciences
12.2024
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program
11.2023
University Overview
completed cognitive and skills evaluation
Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
Teaching Permit
01.2023
Farmingdale State College
Allied Science
01.2012
Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts Program
01.2009
Hunter Business SchoolLevittown
Certified medical assistant/phlebotomist
01.2007
University Overview
- Completed medical assistant and phlebotomy externship at Good Samaritan Hospital 4-2007- 6-2007
- Certified in CPR and AED training course
Division Avenue High School
Regions Diploma
01.2003
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Lab preparation & processing
- Vital signs
- Pulse oximetry
- Echocardiograms
- Vaccine Administration
- Intramuscular administration
- Intradermal administration
- Intraperitoneal administration
- Subcutaneous administration
- Pulmonary function test
- Geriatric mental health exams
- Supply inventory & order management
- Patient intake
- HX of present illness
- Family HX
- Charting
- Recording data analysis
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
- HIPAA
- OSHA
- Stress management
- Friendly attitude
- Positive attitude
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Autoclave
- Sterilization
- Practice & techniques
- Sharps disposal
- Biohazard waste disposal
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Tia School Of Allied Health
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Office Manager/Certified MA; phlebotomist
Julia Raber MD-Gynecology
05.2016 - 03.2021
Medical Assistant/phlebotomist
NYU Langone
03.2011 - 11.2016
Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Medical Receptionist
Elite Women’s Health Care (Dr. Julia Raber) OB/GYN
09.2009 - 02.2012
MA/ Phlebotomists
Mauro Gasparini M.D. Adam Carpentieri Internal Medicine
06.2007 - 09.2009
Suffolk County Community College
LPN/ADN Bridge Program Nursing
Suffolk Community College
Liberal Arts from Allied Sciences
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program
Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
Teaching Permit
Farmingdale State College
Allied Science
Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts Program
Hunter Business School
Certified medical assistant/phlebotomist
Division Avenue High School
Regions Diploma
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