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Madison Ponder

Northport

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Tuscaloosa Pediatrics
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with examinations and treatments, ensuring optimal patient care and comfort.
  • Administered vaccinations and medications to patients, adhering to proper dosage guidelines and protocols.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and progress in a timely manner.
  • Provided education on disease prevention, medical treatments, and medication administration to patients and their families.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patient needs and implementing appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

MA/LPN

Internal Medicine Associates of Tuscaloosa
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for triaging on the schedule along with obtaining any new information the patients have. This includes any medication changes, recent health issues and concerns, refills needed, and performing any drug screen or in house diabetic tests needed.
  • Perform EKGs when ordered by the Doctor/NP, input any new information obtained from the patient into the chart, and update the Doctor/NP on any pressing matters.
  • Perform tests when ordered, such as urinalysis, microalbumin creatinine ratio test, EKG, urine drug screen, glucose check, A1C, and pregnancy tests as needed.
  • Call patients to inform them of lab or imaging results, along with relaying messages from the doctor to the patients.
  • Draw up and give medications, Rocephin, Decadron, Toradol, Phenergan, Clonidine, Thiamine, and B12 injections.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Patient Care Assistant

Northriver Surgical Center
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Dedicated to high quality patient care and efficient operation support.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Assist patients post-surgery with ambulation and performing daily tasks until the time of discharge.
  • Assist nurses with pre-operative duties such as collecting demographic information and medical history from the patients.
  • Perform Blood glucose tests and apply and or remove special equipment required for surgical procedures.
  • Adhere to HIPAA rules and regulation while scanning and reviewing patient documents in facility computer system.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.

Receptionist

Cardiology Associates Of West Alabama
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
  • Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
  • Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows.
  • Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
  • Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.

Education

LPN Certification -

Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Northside High School
Northport, AL
05.2020

Skills

  • CPR Certified (BSL)
  • Patient Assessments
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Time management
  • Clinical Care and Judgement
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Patient Safety and Infection Control
  • Willingness to learn

Timeline

LPN

Tuscaloosa Pediatrics
09.2023 - Current

MA/LPN

Internal Medicine Associates of Tuscaloosa
08.2022 - 09.2023

Patient Care Assistant

Northriver Surgical Center
11.2021 - 08.2022

Receptionist

Cardiology Associates Of West Alabama
01.2021 - 11.2021

LPN Certification -

Shelton State Community College

High School Diploma -

Northside High School
Madison Ponder