Nitchelle Leonard AHS, CMA
Summary
Highly respected professional with exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong understanding of surgical procedures and patient care. Proven success working collaboratively as part of a team and independently. Developed valuable skills in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Possessing knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical instrumentation, coupled with the ability to assist in preoperative and postoperative. Seeking to apply these transferable skills in a new field, leveraging previous experience in high-stress settings
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
J Edward Staffing HHC Plastic Surgery
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Certified Medical Assistant
J Edwards Staffing/HHC Plastic Surgery Dept
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Collect specimens for Pathology after procedures
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Complete FMLA paperwork, obtain preauthorization for office procedures
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Certified Medical Assistant
CT Pediatric Associates
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Set up age-appropriate vaccines for MD's
- Document vaccine admin into the EMR system
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
PCT
DaVita Dialysis
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Initiate, set up, and monitor dialysis treatment, collect patient data, and perform and record vital signs.
- Terminate dialysis treatment by rinsing back of pt's blood after treatment.
- Setting up and monitoring dialysis machines and reverse osmosis water system for correct functioning.
- Responding to visual and audible alarms and making appropriate adjustments.
- Dismantling, cleaning, and disinfecting dialysis machines.
Medical Assistant Instructor
Porter and Chester Institute
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Enhanced students'' clinical skills through carefully designed practical sessions and lab exercises.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing interactive and hands-on learning techniques in the curriculum for Medical Assisting concepts.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, participation, and performance for accurate evaluation and feedback purposes.
- Increased student engagement during class time by employing various teaching strategies tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Administered regular quizzes and exams to evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback on areas of improvement or reinforcing successful performance.
Certified Medical Assistant/Secretary
Western Connecticut Medical Group/Danbury Hospital
12.2011 - 04.2019
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
CT State Community College
New Haven, CT05-2025
Associate Degree - Health Sciences
Goodwin University
09.2020
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Shelton, CT03.2011
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Preparation of medications
- Medical record keeping
- Microsoft Word
- Minor office surgical procedures
- Patient care techniques
- Teaching strategies
- Appointment scheduling
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimens collection and processing
- Laboratory procedures
- Clinical documentation
- Continuous learning attitude
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Clinical Experience
Waterbury Hospital August 2024 -present
Bristol Hospital April 2024- June 2024
- Contributed to hospital efficiency by promptly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries.
- Upheld strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of post-surgical complications for patients.
- Supported successful surgeries through proficient handling of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during operations.
- Strengthened clinical skills through hands-on experience in multiple surgical specialties such as Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, ObGyn, GU, and General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Laparoscopic Surgery
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
J Edward Staffing HHC Plastic Surgery
05.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
J Edwards Staffing/HHC Plastic Surgery Dept
09.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
CT Pediatric Associates
03.2023 - 07.2023
PCT
DaVita Dialysis
11.2022 - 02.2023
Medical Assistant Instructor
Porter and Chester Institute
04.2019 - 05.2022
Certified Medical Assistant/Secretary
Western Connecticut Medical Group/Danbury Hospital
12.2011 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
CT State Community College
Associate Degree - Health Sciences
Goodwin University
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Lincoln Technical Institute
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