Margaret Skeen
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ascension St Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety of patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to support infection control protocols.
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and address concerns effectively.
- Trained new staff on safety procedures and best practices in patient care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
Medical Assistant
Middle TN Ear, Nose. and Throat
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered patient intake processes, ensuring accurate collection of medical histories and insurance information.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures, enhancing patient comfort and care efficiency.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and maintained equipment functionality, contributing to accurate diagnostics.
- Trained new staff in clinical procedures and office protocols, promoting operational excellence within the team.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Medical Assistant
Tennessee Pain Surgery Center
Antioch, TN
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Facilitated patient intake processes, ensuring accurate collection of medical histories and vital signs.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, maintaining a sterile environment and providing necessary instruments.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, optimizing appointment flow to enhance clinic efficiency and minimize wait times.
- Implemented electronic health record (EHR) systems for streamlined documentation and improved patient information access.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care to enhance compliance and health outcomes.
- Trained new staff members on clinical protocols and office procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Assisted with billing and coding processes, ensuring accurate insurance claims and patient invoicing.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Murfreesboro, TN04-2026
Skills
- Vital signs evaluation and documentation
- CPR trained
- Infection prevention standards
- Catheter care
- Facilitation of daily living support
- Clinical specimen gathering
- Nutritional support
- Medication administration
- Patient care management
- Compliance with HIPAA standards
- Detailed physical evaluation
- Healthcare documentation practices
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Ascension St Thomas Rutherford Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Middle TN Ear, Nose. and Throat
08.2023 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant
Tennessee Pain Surgery Center
02.2020 - 08.2023
LPN - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Clinical Experience
Woodbury Long Term medical Facility May 2025- December 2025
- Head to Toe Physical Assessments
- Assistance with ADLs
- Assist Staff with Bathing and Feeding residents
Ascension St Thomas Rutherford August 2025- March 2026
- Shadow Nursing Staff
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Bathing and Feeding assistance
- Lab draws and specimen collections
- Wound care
Williamson Medical Center August 2025- March 2026
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Assisting with bathing and feeding
Rutherford County Jail October 2 &3 2025
- Weight checks
- Wound care
- Physical assessments
- Mental Health assessments
- Drug screenings
- Pregnancy screenings
NHC Medical August 2025- December 2025
- Head to toe physical assessments
- Medication administration
- Glucose testing
- Bathing and feeding assistance
- Assist with Physical Therapy
- Wound care
MMC Clinics January 2026-March 2026
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Wound care
- Specimen collections
- Medication administration