Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Medical Assisting and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Coordinator
Midland Care Connection PACE
Emporia, KS
12.2025 - Current
Coordinated care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Managed scheduling and logistics for home health services, ensuring timely delivery of care.
Evaluated client needs through assessments, facilitating tailored care strategies.
Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems for improved accuracy.
Conducted regular follow-ups with patients to ensure satisfaction with provided services and address any concerns or needs.
Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Enhanced patient care by coordinating and scheduling home healthcare services.
Monitored patients'' progress and adjusted care plans accordingly for optimal results.
Developed personalized care plans to address individual patient needs and preferences.
Assisted families in understanding available resources, insurance coverage options, and financial implications related to home-based health services.
Social Services Director
Osage Nursing Center
Osage City, KS
06.2025 - 12.2025
Advocated for residents' rights, ensuring their voices were heard in care planning decisions.
Streamlined client intake processes to improve efficiency and reduce wait times for services.
Coordinated client assessments to determine eligibility for social services and support programs.
Facilitated communication between clients, families, and community resources to enhance support networks.
Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and enabling effective advocacy on their behalf.
Care Navigator
Family Service and Guidance Center
Topeka, Kansas
04.2024 - 04.2025
Meet with people served and their family to complete SDOH and Health screens. Take vitals (height, weight, blood pressure).
Researched resources for Social Drivers of Health Screening (food, housing, transportation, etc.) completed with patients.
Developed relationships with members of the community in order to identify potential resources for patient needs.
Provided compassionate and empathetic care navigation services to people served in need of services within FSGC and out in the community. Care navigators have the ability to attend appointments with the people served both at FSGC and in the community.
Medication Services Assistant/Health Coordinator
Valeo Behavioral Health Care
Topeka
06.2019 - 03.2024
Give medication injections to consumers (around 8,00 injections given in the past 4 years), scheduling appointments, ordering injections from the pharmacy per the providers instructions.
Calling consumers that have missed injection and getting them back in for appointments.
Working on med line notes for the consumers, working with providers to answer consumer questions, refilling medications, scheduling appointments.
Completing health assessments with consumers to help with their whole health not just their mental health.
Referring to other services within Valeo and making appointments for providers out in the community.
Helping them get started with appointments and encourage them to keep going to the providers they need.
Medical Assistant
Topeka Pediatrics
Topeka
05.2018 - 06.2019
Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements. accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to safety guidelines set forth by the facility's policy manual.
Medical Assistant
KMC Dermatology
Topeka
05.2017 - 04.2018
Checked in and roomed patients, taking vitals and getting them ready to see their provider.
Set up for skin cancer biopsies and assist the provider during the procedure, created the lab orders the skin biopsies.
Set up and assist in skin cancer removal surgeries (sometimes lasting several hours), creating lab orders for the removal specimen to make sure all margins are clear.
Setting up biopsy and surgery trays, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, cleaning and stocking rooms.
Medical Assistant
St. Francis Brewster Readycare
Topeka, Kansas
01.2017 - 03.2017
Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements. accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to safety guidelines set forth by the facility's policy manual.
Education
Medical Assistant Program -
Wichita Technical Institute (WTI)
01-2017
Skills
Problem-Solving
Vital Documentation
Patient Intake
BLS (CPR AED)
Care planning
Home care regulations
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
HIPAA compliance
Patient scheduling
Medical terminology knowledge
Vital signs monitoring
EMR / EHR
Direct patient care
Clinical documentation
Patient-focused care
Phlebotomy
Procedure assistance
Immunization administration
Specimens collection and processing
Patient assessments
Accomplishments
Student Ambassador for RMA program at WTI
Instrumental in building the Health Coordination program at Valeo