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Laura Reynolds

Newcastle,CO

Summary

My name is Laura, I was born and raised in the Roaring Fork Valley and have been grateful to be able to call it home. I am excited for a new venture and opportunity with Valley View Hospital and I appreciate your consideration for this role.

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 12 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Aspen Internal Medicine Consultants
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • 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.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.

Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist

Aspen Valley Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2021
  • Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
  • Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
  • Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
  • Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
  • Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.

EMT-Basic/ Firefighter

Glenwood Springs Fire Department
04.2013 - 09.2017
  • Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.

Home Care Aide

Sopris Home Care
08.2012 - 05.2021
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

Education

EMT- Basic/ Firefighter II -

Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO
2013

High School Diploma -

Roaring Fork High School
Carbondale, CO
05.2011

Skills

  • EKG Set Up and Monitoring
  • Medical Procedures Understanding
  • Assisting with Physical Exams
  • Lab Equipment Operation
  • Antigen Testing
  • Medical Terminology
  • Stocking Supplies
  • Phlebotomy
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Simple Dressings
  • Specimen Collection
  • Using Centrifuges

Certification

IV Certification

References

Dr. Ann Mass 970-948-4344

Emma Grindler 231-920-1561

Dr. John Murphy 262-370-2692

Esther Gutierrez 970-366-1171

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Aspen Internal Medicine Consultants
04.2022 - 10.2023

Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist

Aspen Valley Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2021

EMT-Basic/ Firefighter

Glenwood Springs Fire Department
04.2013 - 09.2017

Home Care Aide

Sopris Home Care
08.2012 - 05.2021

EMT- Basic/ Firefighter II -

Colorado Mountain College

High School Diploma -

Roaring Fork High School

IV Certification

Laura Reynolds