NATALIE ODLE
West Frankfort,IL
Summary
Conscientious, genuinely caring and hard-working Healthcare professional offering over 13 Years of experience in fast-paced settings. 7 Years of pediatric experience. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pediatric Medical Assistant
Deaconess Clinic
Marion, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Improved patient comfort with introduction of child-friendly treatment areas, making Doctor visits less intimidating for young patients.
- Mentored new nurses and provided guidance on best practices in pediatric nursing, elevating the standard of care within the department.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Assisted doctors with exams and procedures, ensuring optimal patient comfort and care.
- Managed incoming calls, messages, and faxes.
- Adept at certain clinical & diagnostic procedures such as EKG, Nebulization treatment and evaluation, Depression screening.
Certified Pediatric Medical Assistant
Christopher Rural Health Planning Corporation
Christopher, IL
02.2018 - 09.2024
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Improved patient comfort with introduction of child-friendly treatment areas, making Doctor visits less intimidating for young patients.
- Mentored new nurses and provided guidance on best practices in pediatric nursing, elevating the standard of care within the department.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Assisted doctors with exams and procedures, ensuring optimal patient comfort and care.
- Managed incoming calls, messages, and faxes.
- Adept at certain clinical & diagnostic procedures such as EKG, Nebulization treatment and evaluation, Depression screening.
Certified Medical Assistant
Logan Primary Care
Herrin, IL
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Administered Immunizations
- Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit
- Perform preliminary physical tests; take blood pressure, weight and temperature; report patient history summary
- Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, messages, and faxes per day from patients.
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Improved patient comfort with introduction of child-friendly treatment areas, making Doctor visits less intimidating for young patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Herrin Hospital
Herrin, IL
02.2013 - 08.2017
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels every 4 hours.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Sitter
Herrin Hospital
Herrin, IL
05.2011 - 02.2013
- Sat with multiple patients daily to keep them from harming themselves or others
- Charted on patients every 15 minutes
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2017
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL11.2012
Certificate - Medical Clerk
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2010
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
John A Logan College
Carterville, ILSkills
- Electronic Health Records
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Newborn care
- Developmental screening
- Pediatric Patient Care
- Special Needs for Autistic & Intellectually disabled
- Pediatric First Aid
- Growth assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- ADHD
- Immunization administration & monitoring
- Customer service
- Child-friendly communication
- Scheduling
Timeline
Certified Pediatric Medical Assistant
Deaconess Clinic
09.2024 - Current
Certified Pediatric Medical Assistant
Christopher Rural Health Planning Corporation
02.2018 - 09.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Logan Primary Care
08.2017 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Herrin Hospital
02.2013 - 08.2017
Sitter
Herrin Hospital
05.2011 - 02.2013
Certificate - Medical Assisting
John A Logan College
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
John A Logan College
Certificate - Medical Clerk
John A Logan College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
John A Logan College
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