Marie Carroll
Medical Assistant Technician
Dumfries,VA
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 9 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Woodbridge, VA
12.2014 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
Medical Assistant
Prince William Pediatrics
Woodbridge, VA
03.2013 - 08.2014
- 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.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Certified Nursing Assistant Intern
Birmingham Green
Manassas, VA
04.2012 - 07.2012
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Complied with company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
Education
Associates Degree - Medical Assisting
Stratford University
Falls Church, VA04.2012
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistant
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- Observation Documentation
- Patient Transport
- Geriatrics
- Catheter Care
- Quality Patient Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Taking Vital Signs
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Vital Signs Collection
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Phlebotomy Training
- Universal Precautions
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
Medical Assistant
Prince William Pediatrics
03.2013 - 08.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant Intern
Birmingham Green
04.2012 - 07.2012
Associates Degree - Medical Assisting
Stratford University
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistant
Northern Virginia Community College