Melina Kowalski
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant with early-career experience in clinical support, electronic health records, and patient education. Skilled in rooming patients, collecting specimens, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. Known for clear communication and dependable hands-on support that helps improve patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Beloit Health System
Beloit , WI
06.2025 - 09.2026
- Assisted with rooming patients and taking vital signs for Beloit Health System clinics.
- Documented patient histories and updated visit notes in electronic health records.
- Supported providers during examinations and minor office procedures.
- Collected specimens and prepared samples for laboratory processing.
- Educated patients on care instructions and medications, while enhancing understanding of follow-up steps and promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Kept examination rooms clean by stocking supplies and discarding used materials properly.
- Scheduled patient appointments by phone and in person.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patient prescriptions.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, including shave biopsies, punch biopsies, incision & debridement of cysts and electrodesiccation and curettage of actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratoses and some basal cell carcinomas.
- Supported providers with examinations and minor office procedures, including fungal cultures, skin tag removals and cryosurgery.
- Collected specimens and prepared samples for laboratory processing.
- Streamlined patient flow and timely rooming at Beloit Health System clinics, which improved overall patient experience and clinic efficiency.
- Assisted healthcare providers in wound care management and aftercare procedures.
- Assisted in major surgeries, including Mohs and skin cancer excisions, by cutting sutures and performing surgical hemostasis.
Home Health Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
Delavan , WI
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene for SYNERGY HomeCare.
- Prepared meals and snacks following client care plans and dietary needs.
- Reminded clients about medications and daily schedules.
- Supported mobility, transfers, and safe walking around the home.
- Monitored client comfort and reported changes to SYNERGY HomeCare supervisors.
- Performed light housekeeping, laundry, and room tidying.
- Provided companionship through conversation, activities, and emotional support.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.
- Administered medications as directed and documented medication administration in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessments of clients' needs and preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delavan Darien Highschool
Delavan, WI06-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Certified Medical Assistant
Stepful Inc
New York, NYSkills
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical specimen collection
- Surgical assistance
- Patient intake
Certification
- CCMA Certification
- CPR certified
- BLS certification
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Beloit Health System
06.2025 - 09.2026
Home Health Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
03.2025 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Delavan Darien Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Certified Medical Assistant
Stepful Inc