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Nikole Berry

War,NJ

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Optum
08.2022 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.

Certified Medical Assistant

University Urology Associates
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation. Ex. Biopsy tissue, urine cultures.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Taught patients about self catheter patient, bladder instillation, medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms. ex.Injections and bladder instillation , change foley as well as a Supra pubic tube
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. Chart prep.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus. Ex. Perform Urodynamis , cystoscopes ,bladder ultrasound procedure

Pearl Vision

Tech
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
  • Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal and lens care guidelines.
  • Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
  • Performed ancillary testing when ordered by optometrist and thoroughly explained procedures to patients.
  • Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
  • Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
  • Helped patients with selecting and ordering glasses or contact lenses to encourage informed decisions.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.

Education

High School Diploma -

Southern Regional High School
Manahawkin, NJ
06.2021

CMA - CMA

Toms River Vocational
Toms River, NJ
06.2021

Skills

  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Medical Records Management
  • Proper Waste Disposal
  • Electronic Health Records
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Basic Laboratory Tests
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • Medical Terminology
  • Injection Administration
  • Rapid Strep Testing
  • Clinical Applications
  • Exam Room Preparation
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • EPIC EMR
  • Answering Questions
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Specimen Collection
  • Healthcare Procedures
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Family Medicine
  • Patient Engagement
  • Patient Assessments
  • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
  • Patient Documentation
  • Sterilize Instruments
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Active Learning
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
  • Vitals Collection and Documentation
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Medical Equipment Functionality
  • Logging Messages
  • Dressing Removal
  • Flu Vaccinations
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Collect Trash
  • Lab Specimens and Collections
  • Pharmacy Relations
  • Performing EKGs
  • Updating Medical Records
  • Patient Data Management Systems
  • Electric Nerve Stimulation
  • Blood and Tissue Collection

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Optum
08.2022 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

University Urology Associates
04.2022 - 08.2022

Pearl Vision

Tech
08.2021 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

Southern Regional High School

CMA - CMA

Toms River Vocational

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