Mary Jakubek
Latrobe,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Excela Health
05.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Certified Medical Assistant
Allegheny Health Network
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA12.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Career Training Academy
Pittsburgh, PA12.2017
Associate Degree in Phlebotomy -
The Phlebotomy Training Center
Pittsburgh12.2017
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Test Interpretations
- Performing EKGs
- Patient Assessments
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Removing Sutures
- Well Visit Procedures
- Hearing Screenings
- Administering Immunizations
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Additional Information
- US Navy Veteran (2011-2019) Petty Officer Second Class; Expeditor, Supervisor: Honorable discharge
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Excela Health
05.2019 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Allegheny Health Network
03.2018 - 05.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Westmoreland County Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Westmoreland County Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Career Training Academy
Associate Degree in Phlebotomy -
The Phlebotomy Training Center
- Registered Nurse
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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