MaKahla Farmer
Fairfield
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with a proven track record at Beckett Springs, excelling in patient care and staff collaboration. Expert in documenting behaviors and providing emotional support, enhancing patient wellness and safety. Demonstrated ability to improve healthcare operations through effective crisis intervention and behavioral health management, ensuring high-quality inpatient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
OHC
01.2024 - Current
- Enhances patient care by providing comprehensive oncology medical assistance during consultations and treatments.
- Performs venipuncture for blood sample collection, ensuring proper specimen handling and prompt delivery to the laboratory for analysis.
- Aides in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Improves patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and addressing concerns relating to cancer diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Directs patients to exam rooms, field questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Builds strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic's commitment to quality care.
- Facilitates seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
Medical Assistant
UC Health
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Obtained vitals from patients.
- Made phone calls to patients.
- Ran tests such as, EKG's, Urinalysis and A1C's.
- Gave Vaccinations.
- Used in-basket to attend to patient concerns.
PCA
Beckett Springs
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for all new admissions.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Conducted client rounds every 15 minutes to check on residents.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
PCA
UC Health
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Assists approximately 12+ patients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Turn and position bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
- Apply mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles
- Help patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers
- Remain alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently respond
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Monitor progress and document any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
- Sits with patients who are suicide cases or behavioral cases who need to be observed closely
STNA
Sanctuary Pointe Nursing And Rehab
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
CNA
Helping Hands Health Care
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Cleaned houses and prepared nutritious meals.
Stock Associate
Walmart
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing pallets.
- Regularly assessed sales floor stock levels to replenish with backstock merchandise before depletion.
- Prepared merchandise for transfer to shelves by removing packing materials and applying identifying codes, such as price or inventory control numbers.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Maintained neat, orderly and safe work space.
- Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
Education
Fairfield High School
Fairfield, OH2014
High School Diploma -
ECOT
Columbus, OH05.2015
STNA- State Tested Nursing Assistant
Butler Technology And Career Development Schools
Hamilton, OH08.2017
EMT- Emergency Medical Technician
Butler Technology And Career Development Schools
Hamilton, OH08.2019
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Staff collaboration
- Inpatient care
- Outpatient care
- Recording vital signs
- Companionship and emotional support
- Supporting personal needs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient privacy
- Healthcare operations
- Problem solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Documentation skills
- Laboratory skills
- Phlebotomy skills
- Oncology knowledge
- EMR knowledge
Certification
- BLS
- STNA
Timeline
Medical Assistant
OHC
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
UC Health
03.2023 - 11.2023
PCA
Beckett Springs
08.2020 - 03.2023
PCA
UC Health
04.2018 - 06.2020
STNA
Sanctuary Pointe Nursing And Rehab
10.2017 - 03.2018
CNA
Helping Hands Health Care
02.2017 - 05.2017
Stock Associate
Walmart
07.2016 - 01.2017
Fairfield High School
High School Diploma -
ECOT
STNA- State Tested Nursing Assistant
Butler Technology And Career Development Schools
EMT- Emergency Medical Technician
Butler Technology And Career Development Schools
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