Melissa Hinton
Gloucester,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with over 6 years of experience as a CNA and current pediatric clinical experience as a Certified Medical Assistant with Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Nursing student with a strong foundation in patient care, safety, and clinical skills. Known for being reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in fast-paces environments while providing patient-centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
CHKD
Gloucester, VA
03.2022 - Current
- Administered patient care and assisted with examinations, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing wait times.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens, adhering to strict contamination prevention protocols.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication administration, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Managed electronic health records system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Administer vaccinations and provide parent/patient education on vaccines given
CNA
Riverside Health System
Mathews, VA
01.2016 - 03.2022
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer healthcare environment.
Education
Health Sciences
Tidewater Medical Training
Hampton, VAPractical Nursing Degree - Nursing
Riverside College of Health Sciences
Newport NewsSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Patient education
- Safety compliance
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Infection control
- Injection administration
- EMR / EHR
- Immunization administration
- Adaptable
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
CHKD
03.2022 - Current
CNA
Riverside Health System
01.2016 - 03.2022
Health Sciences
Tidewater Medical Training
Practical Nursing Degree - Nursing
Riverside College of Health Sciences