Molly MacDonald
Ridgefield,WA
Summary
Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Certified- PC61302188
Nursing Assistant WA State Certified- NC61569996
Ambitious Medical Assistant and Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hamptons Memory Care
05.2023 - Current
- Care for residents with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy, end of life stages.
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Care for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Family based holistic approach to education and well-being
- Participate in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Evaluate patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, cognitive, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Activates of daily living (ADL's); oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing, incontinence, eating, topical medication administration, hearing aid adjustments, denture placement.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
08.2022 - Current
- In home examinations, blood draws, medication administration, vaccinations, wound care, suture removal, and diagnostic testing.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information (5D's: drug, dose, delivery, duration, diagnosis.), symptoms, prior surgical procedures/implants, and allergies.
- Diagnostic testing: EKG (6 lead, 12-lead, pediatric 15 lead), blood draws, cognitive impairment, glucose tolerance, monofilament diabetic foot, blood smears.
- Specialty examinations: Life insurance, pre-employment, post accident questioning, John Hopkins clinical research examinations.
- Vitals: Blood pressure, Pulse ox, heart rate, height, weight, neck circumference, cognitive
- Vaccination/Medication administration and preparation (suspension, crushed, compounded, etc.).
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtain orders from providers on demand
- In-laboratory blood draws; Quest @ PeaceHealth SW
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Paperwork uploaded to medical record charts and applicable online applications depending on receiver.
Clinic Associate, MA-PC
ZoomCare
02.2022 - Current
- Customer service: Check-in/Check-out, obtain insurance eligibility, demographics, pre-exam paperwork, and payments.
- Fielded questions and prepared patients for provider examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as, height, weight, blood glucose, and eye exams.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation: Blood, stool, urine, and other bodily fluids.
- Phlebotomy: 5,000+ successful draws with minimal error percentages; contact for difficult/previously unsuccessful draws.
- Prepared and sent referrals, imaging orders, and other medical records.
- Point of Care testing: Flu, Strep, COVID, Mono, hCG, BG & UA.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Medication preparation for dispensing.
- Assisting provider in minor procedures; tray set up and facilitation of diagnostic samples in procedures.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies. In-clinic and phlebotomy training.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Women's Health and Family Medicine specialty trained.
Veterinary Technician
Columbia Veterinary Center
04.2012 - 02.2022
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Critical Surgical monitoring under aesthesia: All vitals
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Science of Nursing
Concordia University
Portland, OR05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Science
Washington State University
Salmon Creek, WAAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clark College
Vancouver05.2024
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technician
Portland Community College
Portland03.2012
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Chronic Disease Management
- Bedside manner
- Geriatric Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Inpatient Care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hamptons Memory Care
05.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
08.2022 - Current
Clinic Associate, MA-PC
ZoomCare
02.2022 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Columbia Veterinary Center
04.2012 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Science of Nursing
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Science
Washington State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clark College
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technician
Portland Community College
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