Magda Lemons
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated Medical Technician offering both direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction through ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to practice standards. Documented to cultivate trust and rapport with patients and maintain strong relationships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Medical Technician
Allina Health
11.2019 - Current
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
Health Unit Coordinator
Hennepin Healthcare
12.2013 - 11.2019
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
- Transcribed physician orders accurately and alerted nurses to new orders, single orders and stat medications.
- Entered work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs.
Emergency Room Technician
University Of MN, Fairview
09.1997 - 06.2012
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
MCTC
Mpls,MN05.1996
High School Diploma -
Elston High School
Michigan City, IN06.1990
Skills
- Quality Control Data Analysis
- Instrument Calibration
- Lab Testing and Reporting
- Technical Report Writing
- Anatomic Specimen Conduction
- Technical Applications Implementation
Timeline
Personal Care Medical Technician
Allina Health
11.2019 - Current
Health Unit Coordinator
Hennepin Healthcare
12.2013 - 11.2019
Emergency Room Technician
University Of MN, Fairview
09.1997 - 06.2012
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
MCTC
High School Diploma -
Elston High School