Lashawna Hall
1370 Traymore Ave, Pittsburgh ,PA
Summary
Driven Medical Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and medical support, honed at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Excelled in HIPAA compliance and customer service, ensuring safe and efficient patient experiences. Demonstrated ability to improve clinical processes and patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
09.2018 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
Nursing Assistant
UPMC Presbyterian
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment by maintaining infection control procedures and adhering to hospital guidelines.
- Implemented one-on-one assistance for special needs patients which allowed them to participate fully in daily activities.
- Reduced risks of skin breakdowns through diligent monitoring, repositioning of patients as needed, and effective wound care management under nurse supervision.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Prevented falls among high-risk patients through vigilant observation, implementation of safety measures, and timely intervention when necessary.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Kaplan Career Institute
Pittsburgh, PA2013
Diploma - High School
Perry Traditional Academy
Pittsburgh, PA2009
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR
- First Aid
- Indirect Patient Care
- Diagnostic Testing Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Electronic Health Records
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient Assessments
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Act 31
Act 33
Act 34
Act 74
Timeline
Medical Assistant
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
09.2018 - Current
Nursing Assistant
UPMC Presbyterian
08.2017 - 09.2018
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Act 31
Act 33
Act 34
Act 74
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Kaplan Career Institute
Diploma - High School
Perry Traditional Academy
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