Kourtney Payne
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Healthcare Professional with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Medical Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Christ The King Lutheran Church & School
Memphis, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Medical Assistant Externship
TriState OB-GYN
Memphis, TN
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisting with Pap Smears and Pelvic Exams, Triage, Phlebotomy, Simple Lab tests, Injections and Clerical work as needed
- Collected histories, vitals, and current complaints via patient interviews.
- Communicated with patients and families to answer questions and provide reassurance.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when documenting patient information, ensuring accurate and complete records for use by healthcare providers.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Prepared exam and treatment rooms for patient visits, availing all necessary supplies and equipment.
- Sought feedback and guidance from supervisors to continuously improve performance.
- Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Little Harding
Memphis, TN
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for preschoolers.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Contributed to the creation of engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and frameworks.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized classroom space conducive to learning and creativity.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Child Development Internship
Madonna Learning Center
Memphis, TN
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Designed engaging play spaces that stimulated creativity and imaginative thinking among children.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions for children with special needs, leading to increased progress towards developmental milestones.
- Provided a nurturing environment that supported children''s emotional well-being, reducing instances of challenging behavior.
- Took Responsibility for children in small group of 3-4.
Sunday Service Nursery Attendant
Trinity Lutheran Church
Memphis, TN
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children, minimizing accidents and injury occurrences.
- Cleaned and sanitized toys, surfaces and furniture.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting daily schedules or lesson plans according to individual student needs or unexpected circumstances.
- Developed strong rapport with families by consistently providing high-quality care that met each child''s unique needs while fostering trust between parents/guardians and nursery staff members.
- Planned Developmentally Appropriate Activities to correspond with the adult service worship lesson.
Child Life Volunteer
Spence And Becky Wilson Baptist Children's Hospital
Memphis, TN
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Enhanced patient experiences by developing and implementing age-appropriate activities for hospitalized children.
- Developed strong rapport with both patients and their families, fostering trust in the child life volunteer role.
- Maintained sanitization of patient toys and play spaces
Supported children and families while monitoring guests in play space designed for children ages 3 to 10.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN09.2022
Bachelor's of Professional Studies - Child Development
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08.2019
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- CPR
- EMR / EHR
- Family Education
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical Terminology
- OBGYN Procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable Team Player
- Specimens Collection and Processing
Certification
- NRCMA - Nationally Registered and Certified Medical Assistant
References
- Debbie Simpson, (901) 484 - 4317
- Paula Pyle, pkpyle67@gmail.com, (901) 692 - 8499
- Ann Strange, (901) 237 - 8938
- Hannah Stringfellow, (901) 606 - 5197
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Christ The King Lutheran Church & School
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant Externship
TriState OB-GYN
07.2022 - 09.2022
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Little Harding
07.2019 - 12.2021
Child Development Internship
Madonna Learning Center
04.2019 - 07.2019
Sunday Service Nursery Attendant
Trinity Lutheran Church
10.2018 - 02.2020
Child Life Volunteer
Spence And Becky Wilson Baptist Children's Hospital
03.2018 - 10.2018
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College
Bachelor's of Professional Studies - Child Development
University of Memphis
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