Makayla Sheaffer
Gardners,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
UPMC Carlisle Urology
366 Alexnader Spring Road, PA
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Preform foley & SPT catheter changes, as well as bladder irrigations.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Registration Representative
UPMC Pinnacle
Carlisle, PA
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Reviewed patient information and verified accuracy of demographic data in order to register patients.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, and collecting payments.
- Entered all patient information into the registration system accurately and efficiently.
- Performed accurate cash handling procedures for copayments, deposits, and other transactions.
- Answered phones promptly and professionally; responded appropriately and courteously to caller inquiries.
CNA
UPMC Carlisle Hospital
Carlisle, PA
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
CNA
Claremont Nursing Home
Carlisle, PA
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Big Spring High School
Newville, PA06-2017
CNA Certification - CNA
HACC
Harrisburg, PA03-2016
Skills
- Catheter change and preparation
- Patient Flow Management
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient-focused care
- CPR
Affiliations
I love spending time with my 2 children. My husband drives sprint cars on the weekend and we love going racing.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
UPMC Carlisle Urology
12.2022 - Current
Registration Representative
UPMC Pinnacle
10.2019 - 12.2022
CNA
UPMC Carlisle Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2019
CNA
Claremont Nursing Home
08.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Big Spring High School
CNA Certification - CNA
HACC