Kristen Burrows
Iowa City,CA
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 7 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
07.2022 - Current
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Perform basic CPR
- Room patients/ assess patient and document vitals
- Assist with checking outdate on supplies as delegated
- Perform laboratory tests such as EKG, urinalysis and blood works
- Other duties as assigned
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring positive experience.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
Nursing Assistant
University Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Assist patients immediate needs ⁃ Monitor and document vital signs ⁃ Assist with activities in daily living ⁃ Help out with code green ⁃ Assist with patients mental health on Psych Unit
Banquet Server
Kirkwood Hotel
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Interact with guests
- Set up banquet area
- Serve food and beverages
- Maintain cleanliness
- Perform cleaning tasks and break down of service
Patient Care Technician
Doctor’s Hospital
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Assisting patients with immediate needs
- Assisting with administrative tasks
- Monitor and document vital signs
- Assist with laboratory tasks
- Work under supervision of nurses and doctors and assist them during exams
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Patient Care Technician
The Health Center For Women
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Assisting patients with immediate needs
- Assisting with administrative tasks
- Assist with laboratory tasks
- Work under supervision of nurses and doctors and assist them during exams
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Education
Science
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2027
Medical Assisting
U.S Career Institute
03.2023
Liberal Arts
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA2017
Skills
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Computer Literacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Laboratory Testing
- Epic Systems
Accomplishments
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Completed Medical Assistant program through U.S. Career Institute .
Achieved Phlebotomy Certification through National Healthcare Association
CPR/BLS Certified
Rewarded three Helping Hands Awards for Patient Satisfaction and Care
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Reading, Traveling
I love reading books, I love traveling and exploring different cultures. My background is Caribbean so I enjoy learning and also working with diverse group of people.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
07.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
University Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
11.2019 - 07.2022
Banquet Server
Kirkwood Hotel
09.2017 - 07.2018
Patient Care Technician
Doctor’s Hospital
08.2015 - 07.2017
Patient Care Technician
The Health Center For Women
04.2014 - 06.2017
Science
The University of Iowa
Medical Assisting
U.S Career Institute
Liberal Arts
Kirkwood Community College
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