Mackenzie Austin
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Skilled healthcare professional with experience in medication administration and patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Capable of precise medication management, patient monitoring, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Reliable, organized, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Medication Assistant
Gentry Park Senior Living
12.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for patients with complex medical needs, demonstrating empathy while managing multiple medications daily.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills by managing a large number of patients'' medication needs in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by collaborating effectively with colleagues and demonstrating a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care at all times.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive medical information while handling personal health records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Maintained accurate medication records, ensuring proper documentation of administered doses and any observed side effects.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Obtained vitals to follow medication parameters as ordered by physcians
Surgery Unit Coordinator
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed medical emergencies calmly and effectively while activating appropriate codes according to hospital policy; ensuring prompt response from specialized personnel.
- Collected and analyzed data related to customer service, patient charges and supply utilization.
- Received physicians and visitors on unit, identifying, acknowledging and responding to patient, physician and staff needs to meet operational and care needs of parties.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Provided structure for surgery unit, coordinating day-to-day operating room work flow, ensured timely turn over for surgeons and nurses, assigning operating room staff, and improved over all communication between surgical team.
Qualified Medication Assistant
Worthington Place
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Provided compassionate care for patients with complex medical needs, demonstrating empathy while managing multiple medications daily.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive medical information while handling personal health records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Assisted in updating individualized care plans by providing valuable input on patients'' responses to medications and overall health status.
- Educated patients on the importance of medication compliance, promoting better understanding of their treatment plan and its benefits.
- Performed vital signs assessments prior to administering certain medications as required, ensuring safe dosage administration based on individual patient needs.
Education
Currently Attending - Medical Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bloomington, IN01-2026
High School Diploma -
Mooresville High School
Bloomington, IN05-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Dosage calculation
- Drug interaction awareness
- Patient care
- Patient observation
- Specimen collection
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Qualified Medication Aide
Timeline
Qualified Medication Assistant
Gentry Park Senior Living
12.2022 - Current
Surgery Unit Coordinator
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2022
Qualified Medication Assistant
Worthington Place
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Qualified Medication Aide
Currently Attending - Medical Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Mooresville High School
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