Newton Stewart
Medical Assistant
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Diligent Medical Technician with 11 years of experience in administering patient care to hundreds of patients daily suffering from various illnesses and injuries. Incredibly skilled in collecting specimen samples and packing and shipping specimens in an efficient manner. Talented at measuring vital signs such as pulse rates, blood pressure, body temperature and weight and height. Excellent medical documentation abilities. Friendly Medical Technician skilled in initiating intravenous access and administering fluids. Comprehensive experience using basic life support skills and operating various hospital equipment. Dedicated to applying quality care and executing outstanding customer service skills while accommodating patients and family members.
Dedicated Lead Medical Assistant equipped to manage patient, administrative and team needs with organized approach and good prioritization skills. Keeps team members on-track with close monitoring and motivational strategies. Handles patients' needs with friendly, knowledgeable approach while effectively meeting demands of busy offices and maintaining compliance with important standards. Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Skilled Hospital Corpsman offering 8 years of military medical experience, as well as expertise in vaccinations, blood draws and emergency care. Proven success managing emergent situations and utilizing critical thinking to manage unexpected conditions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead
Phoenix Children’s Hospital SWV
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Effectively rooming patients for multiple departments at once
- Obtaining accurate vitals
- Protecting patients by adhering to hospital policies and safety procedures
- How to obtain information for telehealth consults
- Can effectively obtain Labs for POC testing
- Can Correctly and efficiently administer Vaccines
- Can efficiently order and stock supplies
- Can efficiently order and stock linen supplies
- Can effectively and tactfully interact with Disgruntled Parents.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
- Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
- Monitored office procedures to correct problems and implement proactive improvements for better patient flow.
- Met operational targets consistently by guiding and motivating medical assistant team to effectively handling administrative and clinical needs.
- Coordinated work of junior staff to keep team performance high and effectively handle needs of 45+ patients per day.
- Enforced department policies and procedures to keep team operating effectively and delivering top-notch care.
- Protected patients and staff from infection risks by routinely cleaning and disinfecting common areas and patient rooms.
- Audited samples and refrigerated medications to verify freshness and remove any expired packages.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Medical Assistant
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Float MA
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Rooming patients
- Obtaining accurate vital signs
- Protecting patients by adhering to hospital policies and safety procedures
- How to obtain information for telehealth consults
- Administered Covid 19 vaccines efficiently and safely
- Safely conducts Covid 19 swab tests
- Can effectively obtain A1C blood glucose test.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy | General duty Corpsman
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Communicated with medical personnel to coordinate casualty and patient staging areas
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies
- Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families
- Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly
- Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses
- Processed orders for lab testing and liaised with physicians to review results
- Communicated with patients to explain specimen collection procedures and answer questions
- Performed blood draws while offering compassionate care
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
- Collected specimens for lab testing, practicing aseptic technique to reduce risk of infection
- Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot instrument problems
- Supported healthcare teams in consistently delivering timely and quality care according to company standards
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin
- Reported safety hazards to supervisors, removing risk and promoting
- Sanitized, prepared and assembled medical equipment, readying work environment for physicians and emergency surgeons
- Delivered preoperative and postoperative care
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
- Coordinated and executed transport of sick and injured patients.
- Processed and took x-rays and operated x-ray equipment.
- Assisted 40 Marines in returning to full duty, cutting downtime and expenses.
- Learned new techniques to better serve patients' needs.
- Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
Gallup, NM05.2012
Skills
- Sanitation procedures
- Patient interaction
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Phlebotomy functions
- Medical terminology expertise
- Account Updates
- Training and Development
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Simple Dressings
- Direct Patient Care
- Charting Expertise
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Account Management
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Customer Service
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- EMR Systems
- Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Timeline
Lead
Phoenix Children’s Hospital SWV
01.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Float MA
06.2021 - 01.2022
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy | General duty Corpsman
08.2015 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
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