Latasha Finley
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Adaptable professional with a versatile background in education and healthcare. Known for strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, contributing to effective team collaboration and enhanced patient care. Ready to leverage expertise for impactful outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Indian River Highschool
Chesapeake, VA
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Supported classroom management by implementing behavioral strategies and fostering positive interactions among students.
- Facilitated small group activities, enhancing individualized learning experiences for students struggling with core concepts.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress and adapt instructional materials accordingly.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
Certified Medical Assistant
Riverside Cancer Specialist of Tidewater
Chesapeake, VA
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns during treatment sessions.
- Assisted healthcare providers with clinical procedures, maintaining high standards of patient safety and hygiene.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits to enhance continuity of care and improve scheduling efficiency.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and prepared samples for analysis, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modifications to promote adherence and positive outcomes.
- Performed diagnostic tests accurately, contributing to swift diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Teacher's Assistant
Indian River High School
Chesapeake, VA
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing behavioral expectations and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to prepare instructional materials and facilitate engaging lesson activities.
- Mentored new staff on effective teaching strategies and classroom protocols to enhance student engagement.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and support to ensure academic success and growth.
- Organized and maintained classroom resources, ensuring accessibility for students and teachers alike.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
Certified Medical Assistant
Virginia Oncology Associates
Suffolk, VA
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
- 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.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns during treatment sessions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Certified Medical Assistant
Lab Technician
Hampton, VA
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.k
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Optimized inventory management, ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste and adhering to budget constraints.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and prepared samples for analysis, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment decisions.
Certified Medical Assistant
Global Dynamics
Columbia, MD
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Managed Clinical and Administrative duties in a fast paced medical office
- scheduled appointments,handled front desk operations and insurance intake
- Acted as liaison between physician and patients
- Mentored new staff on best practices in patient interactions, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making.
- Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Certified Medical Assistant
OMV Medical
Takoma Park, MD
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Assisted healthcare providers with clinical procedures, maintaining high standards of patient safety and hygiene.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Performed diagnostic tests accurately, contributing to swift diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
- 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.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns during treatment sessions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and prepared samples for analysis, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Medical Assistant
Chesapeake Health Service
Portsmouth, VA
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Administered patient care, including vital signs monitoring and medication management.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed electronic health records for accuracy.
- Assisted providers with examinations and procedures to enhance patient flow.
- Developed and implemented patient education materials to improve health literacy.
Certified Medical Assistant
Chesapeake Health Services
Portsmouth, VA
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits to enhance continuity of care and improve scheduling efficiency.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted healthcare providers with clinical procedures, maintaining high standards of patient safety and hygiene.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns during treatment sessions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and prepared samples for analysis, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Certified Medical Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Trained and supervised staff providing ongoing education
- provided pre and post operative patient care
- conducted triage,diagnostics scheduling and surgical office procedures
- Managed medical supplies,inventory and medication compliance
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Expedited insurance claims processing by verifying coverage details and submitting accurate documentation in a timely manner.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modifications to promote adherence and positive outcomes.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Mentored new staff on best practices in patient interactions, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
- 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.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits to enhance continuity of care and improve scheduling efficiency.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted healthcare providers with clinical procedures, maintaining high standards of patient safety and hygiene.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns during treatment sessions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
Bryant &Stratton College,Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA06.2017
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Kee Business College
Chesapeake Skills
- Oral communication
- Behavior management
- Behavior modification
- Skills development
- Professional development
- Special education support
- Parent and caregiver relations
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Positive learning environment
- Positive reinforcement
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Schedule management
- Documentation and reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Diversity and inclusion
- Analytical thinking
- Team teaching and collaboration
- Team building
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Data entry
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- Procedure assistance
- Electronic health records
- Electronic medical records
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient assessments
- Medical procedures
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Professionalism and ethics
- Insurance verification
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Appointment setting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical records management
- Patient care coordination
- Patient flow management
- Sterilization techniques
- First aid
- Medical supply inventory
- Equipment sterilization
- Medical office administration
- Sterile technique
- Complex Problem-solving
- Trustworthy companion
- Adaptable
- Patient relations
- Patient management
- OB/GYN procedures
- Simple dressings
- Professional bedside manner
- Monitoring patient progress
- Diagnostic procedures
- Medical office management
- Indirect patient care
- Reliable transportation
- Companionship and emotional support
- Insurance claims
- Orthopedic splints
- Insurance authorizations
- Specimen labeling
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant , NRCMA -
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Indian River Highschool
04.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Riverside Cancer Specialist of Tidewater
05.2024 - 04.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Indian River High School
10.2021 - 05.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Virginia Oncology Associates
07.2019 - 08.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Lab Technician
08.2018 - 11.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Global Dynamics
01.2016 - 12.2016
Certified Medical Assistant
OMV Medical
01.2015 - 12.2016
Medical Assistant
Chesapeake Health Service
09.2013 - 09.2015
Certified Medical Assistant
Chesapeake Health Services
10.2012 - 09.2013
Certified Medical Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
01.2007 - 01.2012
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Kee Business College
Associate of Science - Human Services
Bryant &Stratton College,Virginia Beach