Kristen Duskey
Oldsmar
Summary
I’m pursuing an opportunity in the healthcare setting where I’m able to utilize my medical skills while assisting patients to receive optimal care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher’s Assistant / Office Assistant
The Growing Place Preschool
09.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: A play based Christian preschool for ages 1-5.
- Assist in preparing instructional material to support learning objectives
- Prepare classroom daily to create an organized and educational environment
- Facilitate classroom activities while encouraging active participation
- Supervise children during the activities while ensuring their safety
- Manage classroom schedule to maintain optimized learning
- Establish positive relationships with the students, families and staff to support a nurturing school
- Provide administrative support to staff members
- Assist with filing, organizing and maintaining office needs
- Greet families at arrival and dismissal while assisting with any immediate needs
Medical Assistant
Baycare Medical Group Pediatric of Lutz
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Prepared patients for examinations and procedures to ensure accurate assessments.
- Recorded vital signs, medication information, and comprehensive medical histories.
- Obtained lab specimens and assisted in executing various tests and procedures.
- Administered vaccines and medications following established protocols.
Medical Coordinator
Medicor Home Health
Tampa
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Coordinated patient medical needs upon admission to home health care services.
- Scheduled and maintained weekly visits for nurses and therapists.
- Negotiated rates with insurance companies and contracted agencies.
- Ensured timely physician signatures on required paperwork.
- Audited charts to confirm accurate completion of documentation.
- Scanned and filed paperwork across three computer systems.
Certified Medical Assistant Float
Mount Carmel Medical Group
Columbus
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Coordinated referrals and confirmed pre-authorizations for seamless patient management.
- Scheduled appointments and collected co-pays while ensuring chart completion.
- Prepared patients for examinations and assisted with testing and procedures.
- Recorded vital signs, medications, and comprehensive medical histories.
- Performed phlebotomy to obtain lab specimens efficiently.
- Administered vaccines and medications according to established protocols.
Medical Assistant-part-time
The Center for Family Safety and Healing @ Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus
03.2009 - 08.2011
- Company Overview: The center provides medical and social services for children that have been victims of physical or sexual abuse. It also has a Foster Care Connection Program that provides health care services to children in foster care.
- Prepared the victims for examination and assisted with procedures/examination
- Assembled rape kits, processed the kit for legal evidence
- Performed phlebotomy, obtained lab specimens
- Administered medication
- Provided support for the victims and their families
- Prepared patient for examination, wellness examinations
- Obtained vitals, medical history
- Prepared and administered vaccines/medication
- Scheduled appointments, ensured chart completion
- The center provides medical and social services for children that have been victims of physical or sexual abuse. It also has a Foster Care Connection Program that provides health care services to children in foster care.
Medical Assistant-part-time
The Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes @ Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus
03.2009 - 08.2011
- Assisted with clinical responsibilities across various locations to support children with endocrine disorders and diabetes.
- Obtained patient vitals, blood sugar history, and dietary plans for comprehensive care.
- Downloaded and recorded data from glucose meters and insulin pumps to inform treatment decisions.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care for pediatric patients.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
06.2007
Associate Degree - Social Work Assistant
Rhodes State College
06.2001
Skills
Time management
Effective communication
Task prioritization
Team collaboration
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Teacher’s Assistant / Office Assistant
The Growing Place Preschool
09.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Baycare Medical Group Pediatric of Lutz
03.2015 - 05.2016
Medical Coordinator
Medicor Home Health
11.2014 - 03.2015
Certified Medical Assistant Float
Mount Carmel Medical Group
08.2011 - 09.2013
Medical Assistant-part-time
The Center for Family Safety and Healing @ Nationwide Children’s Hospital
03.2009 - 08.2011
Medical Assistant-part-time
The Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes @ Nationwide Children’s Hospital
03.2009 - 08.2011
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
Associate Degree - Social Work Assistant
Rhodes State College
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