Laquanta Weddington
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Erlanger Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Medical Assistant
Vanderbilt Center For Women's Health (OBGYN)
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Assist with well-women exams (Vaginal/cervical check), Intake, Assist providers with GYN procedures (Nexplanon, IUDs, Laminaria), Instrument Sterilization, Laboratory Procedures, Drug Dependency Clinic, Urology Gyn Clinic, Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic, Colposcopy
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Medical Assistant
Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Answer office phone to schedule appointments, Obtain patient medical history and vital signs, Request records from other medical offices/send clinic notes to referring provider, Directs and supports patient flow as well as unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment and unit environmental standards, Orthostatic vital signs, EKG'S, Assists with patient and family education, Blood Draws (Lipid Clinic)
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Education
Practical Nursing - LPN
Chattanooga College - Med. & Dental Tech Careers
Chattanooga, TN07.2024
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Kaplan College
Nashville, TN10.2015
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- Electronic Medical Records
- Immunization Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR
- OB/GYN procedures
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Erlanger Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Vanderbilt Center For Women's Health (OBGYN)
03.2019 - 03.2021
Medical Assistant
Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute
11.2017 - 03.2019
Practical Nursing - LPN
Chattanooga College - Med. & Dental Tech Careers
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Kaplan College