Megan Remo, LVN
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience as a Medical Assistant for 10 years who provides exceptional patient care in various health care settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
UCSF Neurosurgery
02.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinics commitment to quality care.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
Back Office Lead Medical Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care
05.2014 - 02.2018
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for all procedures and treatments.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Facilitated patient education on treatment plans and medications, improving understanding and compliance.
- Measured patient spirometry and perform nebulizer treatments.
- Patient teaching for crutch and cane gait training.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Conducting alcohol breath tests and urine drug tests for occupational pre-employment.
- Performed pre-employment physicals including, vitals, visual acuity, audiometry test, blood work, ekg, and injections.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Performed venipuncture efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
- Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
- Audited samples and refrigerated medications to verify freshness and remove any expired packages.
Education
Vocational Nursing Program -
Unitek College
South San Francisco, CA06.2024
Medical Assisting Program -
Bryman College
San Francisco, CA04.2014
Skills
BLS certified
Vital Signs
Patient Scheduling
Medical Records Management (EMR)
Patient Flow Management
Patient Assessments
Inventory Management
Wound Care
Immunization Administration
Venipuncture
Accomplishments
- LVN - CA - License Number: 745669 - Obtained (Sept. 2024)
- Cum Laude (Unitek College 2024)
- 4.0 GPA (Bryman College 2013-2014)
- Certified Medical Assistant, 02/28/2014
- BLS Certified, 12/2023, Present
Clinical Experience
- The Avenues - Vital Signs, Assisting With ADLs
- Pedia Health Medical Group - Schedule Appointments, Answer Patient Phone Calls, Administer Vaccinations, Vital Signs
- Real Options Obria Medical Clinics - Urine Pregnancy Test Collection, Vital Signs, Observe & Assist With Ultrasound, Equipment Sterilization, Obtain Medical History
- Burlingame Long Term Care - Vital Signs, Assist With ADLS, Medication Administration, G-Tube Feeding
- Peninsula Post Acute - Obtain Shift Report, Blood Glucose Collection, Vitals, Assist With ADLS, Head To Toe Assessment, Medication Administration, Wound Care
References
References Provided Upon Request
Timeline
Medical Assistant
UCSF Neurosurgery
02.2018 - Current
Back Office Lead Medical Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care
05.2014 - 02.2018
Medical Assisting Program -
Bryman College
Vocational Nursing Program -
Unitek College
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