Lauren Chewter
Novi,MI
Summary
Empathetic, articulate and motivated medical assistant with a B.S. in Human Biology who combines clinical experience and knowledge with compassion. Intellectually curious and ready for a future in medicine.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Lederman Kwartowitz Orthopedics
West Bloomfield, MI
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages between patients and physicians regarding concerns, condition updates and prescriptions to facilitate treatment.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists when needed while coordinating care between multiple providers.
- Applied casts, splints, and durable medical equipment
- Ensured proper coding of diagnoses and procedures on patient encounters, clinical notes, and orders
- Followed clinicians throughout the shift and assisted in patient care by transcribing and entering orders and exams into the EMR system.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
East Lansing, MI
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Volunteer
Guadalupe Partners
Detroit, MI
01.2015 - 03.2019
- Assisted in community outreach events providing childcare and provisions for families of low socioeconomic status, with a focus on single mothers and their children
- Made and organized donations
- Helped coordinate transportation arrangements for volunteers who needed rides.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2023
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Heart To Heart Healthcare Training
MI 11-2020
Skills
- Effective communication and astute interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Resilience and Determination
- Compassionate and considerate patient care
- Fascination with human biology and desire to learn
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Lederman Kwartowitz Orthopedics
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
03.2021 - 07.2021
Volunteer
Guadalupe Partners
01.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Michigan State University
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Heart To Heart Healthcare Training