Nia Decou
New Orleans,LA
Summary
- Dynamic healthcare professional with hands-on experience as a Medical Assistant at Depaul Community Health Center. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient education, and clinical procedures, enhancing patient care through effective communication. Committed to maintaining a safe and efficient environment for patients and staff, embodying empathy and respect in all interactions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Depaul Community Health Center
2024.04 - 2026.05
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Collected, labeled, and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Assisted back-office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
Security Officer
Universal Security Services
2022.02 - 2024.05
- Made necessary outgoing calls to confirm alarms and dispatch appropriate authorities.
- Used electronic gates to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Effective time management for personnel, security asset coordination, and accountability.
Front Desk Clerk
Sweetwyne LLC
2021.07 - 2023.12
- Oversaw front desk operations, greeted, answered phones, and checked/responded to emails.
- Scheduled meetings and appointments as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all guests' stays and charges.
- Computed bills, collected payments, and made change for guests.
- Coordinated office activities and invoice processing.
Education
Social Psychology
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LAClinical Medical Assistant - undefined
Bluecliff College
Metairie, LA04.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
John F Kennedy Highscool
New Orleans, LA05.2019
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Clinical procedures
CPR/First Aid
Time management
Patient education
Laboratory specimen collection
Communication skills
Experienced with medical terminology
Certification
- First Aid CPR, American Heart Association, 2024-01-01
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, 2025-01-01
Personal Information
ID Number: 5049828851
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Depaul Community Health Center
2024.04 - 2026.05
Security Officer
Universal Security Services
2022.02 - 2024.05
Front Desk Clerk
Sweetwyne LLC
2021.07 - 2023.12
Clinical Medical Assistant - undefined
Bluecliff College
High School Diploma - undefined
John F Kennedy Highscool
Social Psychology
Southern University At New Orleans