Lerida Bruce
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Dedicated hard worker with a positive attitude, who is eager to learn and make an immediate impact in the workforce.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Virginia Cancer Specialist
Arlington, Virginia
11.2023 - Current
- Trained newly hired medical assistants on office procedures and important tasks.
- Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collaborated with Physicians and Special testing companies for cancer diagnoses
- Supported patient return to work needs by completing specific paperwork such as FMLA, disability, and Physician Statements.
K-3 Tutor
AmeriCorps Program
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Tutored students from an underrepresented community in literacy to improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension, letter recognition and sounds through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
Intern
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each visit
Guest Services
Washington Redskins
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Created a safe environment for VIPs and football players by identifying and screening potential unauthorized individuals from accessing restricted areas
Science Judge
Fort Belvoir STEM Program
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Helped science coordinators judge science projects to effectively decrease grading time
Volunteer and Organizer
American Chemical Society
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Used my knowledge of Science to conduct and explain different science experiments to children and families
- Aided ACS events by coordinating volunteer activities and organization proper distribution of scientific research and studies
Medical Scribe
ScribeAmerica LLC
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Provided compassionate care and effective use of time by using EHR system to input patient visit information to allow Doctors more time with patients
- Learned to effectively use appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for patient records
Guide and Host
The College Of Saint Rose
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Provided entertainment and knowledgeable information about the college campus and life to touring incoming students and their families
Tutor
Dr. Henry A. Wise High School
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Provided one-on-one and small group reading instruction to over 2 or more students falling behind in multiple subjects
Volunteer
Trinity Assembly Of God Samaritan Ministries
05.2009 - 12.2011
- Prayed with and distributed food and clothes to people in need
- Collected and registered personal information of food recipients to include name, contact information, household demographics and occupation information.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD 01.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Marymount University
Arlington, VA 01.2017 - 12.2020
Skills
Adobe
Affiliations
- Member of Tri-Beta (Biological Honor Society)
- Member of ACS (American Chemical Society)
Certification
CPR & AED | BLS
Timeline
CPR & AED | BLS
05-2024
Lead Medical Assistant
Virginia Cancer Specialist
11.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Johns Hopkins University
01.2022 - 08.2023
K-3 Tutor
AmeriCorps Program
07.2021 - 06.2023
Intern
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
10.2019 - 05.2021
Guest Services
Washington Redskins
07.2019 - 05.2021
Science Judge
Fort Belvoir STEM Program
03.2019 - 03.2019
Medical Scribe
ScribeAmerica LLC
07.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Marymount University
01.2017 - 12.2020
Volunteer and Organizer
American Chemical Society
05.2016 - 10.2018
Guide and Host
The College Of Saint Rose
02.2014 - 05.2014
Tutor
Dr. Henry A. Wise High School
01.2011 - 11.2012
Volunteer
Trinity Assembly Of God Samaritan Ministries
05.2009 - 12.2011
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