- Crafting and DIY Projects
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Animal Care
- Reading
- Building Lego Sets
- Organizing/cleaning
Meleah Curtis
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Intermountain Healthcare, excelling in patient-focused care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to build trust through compassionate communication while efficiently performing phlebotomy and assisting in medical procedures. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining care processes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Intermountain Healthcare
07.2022 - 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 clinic's commitment to quality care.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
Patient Care Technician
Intermountain Healthcare
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.*
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
Patient Care Technician, Mom and Baby Unit
Intermountain Healthcare
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Caregiver Support Network Home Health and Hospice
07.2010 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
Education
Illinois Valley High School
Cave Junction, ORCertified Nursing Certificate -
Royale Gardens
Grants Pass, ORMedical Assistant -
National Health Career Association
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Procedure assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Clinical documentation
- Phlebotomy
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Immunization administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient assessments
- Medical procedures
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Professionalism and ethics
- Wound Care
Accomplishments
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- Chosen as Epic Super User to aid transition facility to use of Epic .
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Interests
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Intermountain Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Intermountain Healthcare
11.2019 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician, Mom and Baby Unit
Intermountain Healthcare
11.2017 - 11.2019
Assistant Director of Nursing
Caregiver Support Network Home Health and Hospice
07.2010 - 06.2017
Illinois Valley High School
Certified Nursing Certificate -
Royale Gardens
Medical Assistant -
National Health Career Association
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