Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Melinda Mcmillian

Alexandria,LA

Summary

Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Medical Assistant skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 8 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Winn Community Health Center
Winnfield, LA
10.2021 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

LPN

Talecris Plasma Resources
Alexandria , LA
05.2020 - Current

Medical Assistant

Natchitoches Medical Specialists
Natchitoches, LA
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.

Medical Assistant

Outpatient Medical Centers, Inc
Natchitoches, LA
07.2004 - 09.2013
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Education

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Alexandria
Winnfield, La
05.2020

Cosmetology -

Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Natchitoches, LA
12.2015

Certificate - Medical Assistant

National Health Career Associations
Online
10.2012

GED -

Natchitoches Central High School
Natchitoches, LA
10.2011

Skills

  • Patient Toileting
  • Administrative Support
  • Scheduling
  • Medication administration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • IV maintenance and insertion, Foley catheter insertion, performing lab draws

Timeline

LPN

Winn Community Health Center
10.2021 - Current

LPN

Talecris Plasma Resources
05.2020 - Current

Medical Assistant

Natchitoches Medical Specialists
03.2019 - 08.2019

Medical Assistant

Outpatient Medical Centers, Inc
07.2004 - 09.2013

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Alexandria

Cosmetology -

Northwest Louisiana Technical College

Certificate - Medical Assistant

National Health Career Associations

GED -

Natchitoches Central High School
Melinda Mcmillian