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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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SIMONE DUNBAR

Philadelphia ,PA

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant/Patient Care Tech with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant/Patient Care Tech

Interfaith Medical Center
01.2009 - 05.2013
  • With strong clinical abilities and a successful career in both Hospitals and Doctor's office
  • Proactive and organized with passionate commitment to first-rate patient care with over 10yrs Experience
  • CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Vital signs
  • Minor surgeries assistance
  • Examination support
  • Drug screening
  • EMR
  • Patient/family education
  • EKG CLERICAL SKILLS
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Patients' files maintenance
  • Recordkeeping
  • Appointments scheduling
  • Data entry: 60 WPM
  • Insurance company liaison
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
  • Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
  • Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
  • Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.

Home Health Aide

Right At Home
05.2013 - 09.2021
  • Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
  • Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration
  • Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
  • Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
  • Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
  • Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship
  • Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs
  • Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
  • Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
  • Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.

Care Provider

HonorHealth
04.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Promoted patient independence by assisting with daily living tasks, such as grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
  • Monitored patients'' vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the supervising nurse or physician for timely intervention.

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate Obtained -

Allen School of Health Sciences
Brooklyn
06.2007

High School Diploma - undefined

Mary Mount High School

BLS and CPR Certified Computer: MS Outlook, Word and Excel Deeply familiar with medical terminology Specialized courses in ICD-9 and - undefined

Skills

  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Assistance
  • Dementia Knowledge
  • Patient Bathing
  • Bathing
  • Infection Control
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Mobility Assistance Aptitude
  • Medical laboratory procedures
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Patient services
  • Culturally-competent care
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Safety protocols
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Hazardous waste management

Accomplishments

  • Patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community
  • Aid patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean
  • Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required

Certification

  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician
  • CET - EKG Technician
  • HHA - Home Health Aide

Timeline

Care Provider

HonorHealth
04.2024 - Current

Home Health Aide

Right At Home
05.2013 - 09.2021

Medical Assistant/Patient Care Tech

Interfaith Medical Center
01.2009 - 05.2013

Medical Assistant Certificate Obtained -

Allen School of Health Sciences

High School Diploma - undefined

Mary Mount High School

BLS and CPR Certified Computer: MS Outlook, Word and Excel Deeply familiar with medical terminology Specialized courses in ICD-9 and - undefined

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