Makenna Abbinante
Hamersville,OH
Summary
Driven Medical Assistant and PCA with a proven track record at Mercy Health, enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining care. Skilled in medical laboratory procedures and compassionate care, adept at improving patient outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in patient education and infection prevention, contributing to a safer, more efficient healthcare environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
PCA
Mercy Health Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Medical Assistant
Mercy Health
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Education
Diploma -
Bethel Tate High School
Bethel, OH05.2022
Certification - Allied Health
Grant Career Center
Bethel, OH05.2022
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- End of life care
- Specimen Collection
- Infection prevention
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection control standards
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Procedure Assistance
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
BLS & CPR
Clinical Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
PCA
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2024
PCA
Mercy Health Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
Mercy Health
10.2022 - 06.2023
Diploma -
Bethel Tate High School
Certification - Allied Health
Grant Career Center