MELISSA CORNETT
Lineville,AL
Summary
Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over several years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technician
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
Anniston, AL
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared instruments and surgical field to ensure sterility and readiness of operating room.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of surgical instruments and materials on hand.
- Managing, combining, and distributing required medications.
- Assist with the retraction of the surgical field, passing instruments, cleaning wounds, and applying post-surgical bandages.
- Collect and prepare any specimens to be sent to the lab.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining a sterile field.
- Managed surgical supplies and equipment to ensure readiness for operations.
- Educated new team members on operating room protocols and safety measures.
EMT ER Triage Tech
Regional Medical Center
Anniston, AL
07.2016 - 03.2023
- Greet and intercept patients as they enter the department.
- Conducted triage assessments on incoming patients to determine priority of care based on severity of condition.
- Collect medical information in order to enter the patient into the charting system, to create an updated medical chart, and begin assessment.
- Assess patients' physical presentation and vital signs, enter all assessments into the charting system, and advise the nurse or nurse practitioner of any abnormal findings or emergent needs.
- Administer EKG, CPR, first aid for bleeding control, or splinting, etc., as necessary.
- Supply, restock, and clean the patient care area.
- Keep the patient lobby orderly and neat.
- Train and teach any new triage employees, and assess and evaluate their performance and skills.
EMT
Anniston EMS
Anniston, AL
03.2013 - 11.2020
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions.
- Administered basic life support and first aid to injured individuals.
- Maintained and inspected emergency equipment for operational readiness.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections prior to shift start to ensure operational readiness.
- Performed patient assessments for injuries or illnesses and provided appropriate treatment based on findings.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
- Interpreted electrocardiograms accurately and responded appropriately based on results.
Education
Medical Assisting - Certificate
Core Medical Training Center
Anniston, AL11.2025
Phlebotomy - Nationally Certified
Core Medical Training Center
Anniston, AL11.2025
National Certifationic - Emergency Medical Technician
Gadsden State Community College
Anniston05.2013
Gender Studies - High school or equivalent
Saks High School
Saks, ALSkills
- Basic life support
- EMR systems
- Basic IV
- Patient assessment
- Airway management
- Venipuncture
- Sterile techniques
- Triage
- Acute care
- Critical care experience
- Specimen collection and processing
- Medication administration
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
Certification
- Multi Medical Assistant, 12/01/25, 12/01/27, Currently pending
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 10/01/25, 10/01/27
- Emergency Medical Technician, 03/01/13, 03/01/26, Currently held
- BLS Certification, 03/01/13, 03/01/26
References
- Dianna Elliot, RN, (256) 225-3266
- Billy Lasseter, RN, Charge Nurse, (256) 504-5851
- Chris McGowan, RN, ER Director, (256) 235-5179
- Pat Brown, Former EMS Director, CC Coroner, (256) 591-0346
- Brad Stone, Paramedic, (256) 589-9975
- Michelle Grippin, Paramedic, (256) 201-7415
- Cheryl Jones, RN, (256) 276-3214
- Brady Magouirk, RN, Charge Nurse, (256) 454-1291
Timeline
Surgical Technician
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
EMT ER Triage Tech
Regional Medical Center
07.2016 - 03.2023
EMT
Anniston EMS
03.2013 - 11.2020
Medical Assisting - Certificate
Core Medical Training Center
Phlebotomy - Nationally Certified
Core Medical Training Center
National Certifationic - Emergency Medical Technician
Gadsden State Community College
Gender Studies - High school or equivalent
Saks High School