Melinda Evans-Nersten
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Energetic Lead Medical Technologist commended as accurate, reliable and diligent individual focused on timely and quality completion of assigned work. Successful at ensuring test results validity before recording and reporting results. Detail-oriented and meticulous with skill to communicate test results effectively to nurse and physician staff members.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Medical Technician
NW Eye Surgeons
Mt. Vernon, WA
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork and compassion.
- Provide individualized and specialized care to patients in ambulatory surgery center in accordance with physicians orders.
- Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
- Purchased new supplies and maintained optimal laboratory inventory levels.
Certified Medical Assistant
WHASN
Las Vegas, NV
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Uber/Lyft Driver
Self Employed
Las Vegas, NV
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Achieved high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, vehicle cleanliness and customer service.
- Picked up riders at designated locations and greeted upon vehicle entry.
- Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
- Maintained excellent condition of vehicles through re-fueling, cleaning and repairing.
- Optimized profitable time by anticipating surge areas, targeting highly trafficked sectors and daisy-chaining rides.
- Protected riders with good driving habits, emergency first aid and discrete handling of special circumstances.
- Observed city, street and highway driving regulations and took necessary driving precautions when transporting customers.
Certified Medical Assistant
Skagit Regional Clinics
Mt. Vernon, WA
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Certified Medical Assistant
North Cascade Womens Clinic
05.1997 - 06.2015
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Performed or scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Education
Certification On Medical Assisiting - Medical Assisting
Eton Technical Institute
Everett, WA05.1997
Skills
- Contributing Team Player
- Data Tracking
- File Organization and Maintenance
- Word Processing
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reading Comprehension
- Medical System Integration Software
- Data Analysis and Documentation
- Patient Relations
- Problem-Solving
- Negotiation
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Circulating Medical Technician
NW Eye Surgeons
10.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
WHASN
02.2019 - 09.2020
Uber/Lyft Driver
Self Employed
09.2018 - 02.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
Skagit Regional Clinics
10.2016 - 02.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
North Cascade Womens Clinic
05.1997 - 06.2015
Certification On Medical Assisiting - Medical Assisting
Eton Technical Institute
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