Nicholas Farrell
Erie,PA
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with hands-on experience at Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - UPMC Erie. Proficient in patient documentation and wound care, while demonstrating strong communication skills. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and enhancing patient care through effective support and operational efficiency. Passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare in a dynamic environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - UPMC Erie
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient intake and documentation processes.
- Supported the preparation of examination rooms for patient visits.
- learned and performed skills of casting, splinting, charting, drawing injections, wound care, pin care, note-taking, X-Ray ordering, and rooming.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Shadowing Student
Penn Highlands DuBois
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Shadowed healthcare professionals to gain insight into patient care processes.
- Assisted in daily operational tasks, enhancing understanding of healthcare workflows.
- Observed and documented patient interactions to support clinical staff efficiency.
Shadowing Student
Primary Care Associates
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Learned compliance protocols by observing adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
- Engaged with patients to develop communication skills and empathy in a healthcare setting.
- Connected coursework with current events, encouraging students to apply academic knowledge in real-world contexts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Gannon University
Erie, PA05-2025
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Cast tech responsibilities
- Patient documentation and history
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Wound care
- CPR
Accomplishments
- Deans list
- Publications in journals
- sufficient in casting and splinting
- Team captain in high school
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- ACT 31
- ACT 33
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - UPMC Erie
07.2025 - Current
Shadowing Student
Penn Highlands DuBois
07.2024 - 08.2024
Shadowing Student
Primary Care Associates
07.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Gannon University