Lauren McCrum
Hambleton
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with strong focus on patient care and clinical support. Skilled in administering medications, recording vital signs, and managing patient records. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
St. George Medical Clinic, Inc
09.2021 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cortland Acres Nursing Home
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
Education
Tucker County High School
Hambleton, WVSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Inventory and supply management
- Basic life support
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Workflow organization
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- WVFPP - West Virginia Family Planning Program
- BCCSP - Training in Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
St. George Medical Clinic, Inc
09.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cortland Acres Nursing Home
07.2020 - 07.2021
Tucker County High School
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