Megan Baker
Sterrett,AL
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Alabama at Birmingham
08.2021 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Certified Medical Assistant
Grandview Medical Center
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LPN- Nursing
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12.2017
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Phlebotomy
- Vital signs
- Lab testing procedures
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Emotional Support
- Patient support
- Care plan implementation
- Medical Records Management
- Team Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Patient records
- Mobility Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Physician Collaboration
- Health Promotion
- Personal Care
- Infection control standards
- Pain assessment
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Alabama at Birmingham
08.2021 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Grandview Medical Center
11.2019 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - LPN- Nursing
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Jacksonville State University