Leslie Shorter
Niles,MI
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic nursing assistant in nursing school offering experience in direct care and medical office management experience. I will be committed to providing the highest level of patient satisfaction. I am dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
CVS Minute Clinic
South Bend, IN
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Nursing Assistant
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
South Bend, IN
04.2019 - 01.2024
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
Float Medical Assistant
The South Bend Clinic
South Bend, IN
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, IN12-2024
High School Diploma -
Niles Senior High School
Niles, MI05-2018
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care management
- Simple dressings
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vital signs measurement
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- EKG Technician
- Vaccines
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Medical Assistant
CVS Minute Clinic
10.2022 - 10.2024
Float Medical Assistant
The South Bend Clinic
01.2020 - 10.2022
Nursing Assistant
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - 01.2024
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Niles Senior High School
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