Mary Ann Cochran Thompson
Chatom,AL
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.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Responsible and motivated, ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedical Examiner
Portamedic
Mobile, AL
05.2004 - 04.2009
- Assessed medical history of patients and discussed health related issues.
- Collected blood samples for laboratory analysis following standard
- Administered electrocardiograms to evaluate cardiac activity.
- Identified potential problems or health risks that may require further evaluation or intervention.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Assessed donor vital signs during and after procedures to check for fatigue or dizziness.
Office Nurse / Office Nurse Manager
Dr Maurice Fitzgerald and Perret Medical Clinc
Demopolis, AL
07.1997 - 01.2003
- Assisted in the implementation of health care policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Provided direct patient care to a variety of patients with diverse needs.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Performed wound care and infection control according to established protocols.
- Administered injections, vaccinations and intravenous therapy as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments and medications administered.
- Documented all relevant information for each patient encounter in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with other departments within the facility to provide comprehensive healthcare services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss plan of care for individual patients.
- Ordered laboratory tests as needed based upon diagnosis or symptoms reported by patients.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies within the office setting.
- Assessed patient physical condition by obtaining vital signs; performed EKG's; monitored glucose levels; collected urine samples; documented findings into EMR system.
- Ensured all supplies were adequately stocked at all times for efficient workflow.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information related to patients' medical histories.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy before discussing results with patients or referring them back to primary doctor.
- Conducted follow-up calls after discharge from hospital or clinic visits to check on progress of recovery.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
- Coordinated computerized functions for automated prescriptions, patient medical records and laboratory information and trained other office staff members in electronic operations.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Reagents University
Atlanta, GA06-2000
Associate of Science - Mental Health Services
Reagents Universally
Atlanta, GA06-1999
Medical Laboratory Technician - Medical Laboratory Technology
Capps College
Mobile, AL03-1992
Pre nursing - Prenursing Studies
Patrick Henry College
Gilbertown, AL05-1986
Skills
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Medical History Documentation
- Interpersonal abilities
- Insurance Verification
- Medical Records Management
- Lab Reporting
- Customer Service
- Paperwork Processing
- Quality Control
- Patient Monitoring
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Written Communication
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Attention to Detail
- Goal Minded
- Medical Records Review
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous Improvement
- Sample and Form Matching
- Professionalism
- Data Confidentiality
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Health Education
- Complex Terminology Interpretation
- Goal Setting
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Scheduling Software
- HIPAA
- Active Listening
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Workload Management
- Patient Relations
- Analytical Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability
- Process Monitoring
- Task Prioritization
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Medical History Taking
- Team Leader
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Stress Management
- Data Entry
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Paramedical Examiner
Portamedic
05.2004 - 04.2009
Office Nurse / Office Nurse Manager
Dr Maurice Fitzgerald and Perret Medical Clinc
07.1997 - 01.2003
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Reagents University
Associate of Science - Mental Health Services
Reagents Universally
Medical Laboratory Technician - Medical Laboratory Technology
Capps College
Pre nursing - Prenursing Studies
Patrick Henry College
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