Nina Lowe
Largo,FL
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with experience at Optum, skilled in patient intake and lab specimen collection. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and trust-building. Proficient in phlebotomy and maintaining confidentiality, ensuring a safe and clean clinical environment while supporting healthcare teams in delivering quality care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Optum
Largo, FL
2006 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake processes and maintained accurate medical records
- Supported healthcare team by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up communications effectively
- Educated patients on medication usage and post-treatment care instructions
- Collected and processed lab specimens while adhering to safety protocols
- Documented patient histories and vital signs for physician review
- Responded to patient inquiries, enhancing overall satisfaction with clinic services
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
High School Diploma -
Largo High
Largo, FLMedical Assistant
Remington College
Largo, FL08.2006
Skills
- Patient intake
- Medical record management
- Examination room preparation
- Instrument sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Lab specimen collection
- Vital sign documentation
- Patient communication
- Blood collection procedures
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Healthcare team support
- Follow-up communications
- Trust-building relationships
- Phlebotomy
- CPR
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimens collection and processing
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Professionalism and ethics
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Laboratory maintenance
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Optum
2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Largo High
Medical Assistant
Remington College