With a proven track record at MercyOne North Iowa, I excel in patient care excellence and effective communication, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery. My expertise in phlebotomy and emergency response readiness, combined with a compassionate approach, significantly enhances patient satisfaction and safety. A certified clinical medical assistant, I am recognized for my reliability and team-building skills, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant Student
MercyOne North Iowa
10.2024 - 02.2025
Prepared examination rooms prior to appointments, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients.
Supported patients by conducting routine tests, such as blood pressure measurements and glucose checks, to monitor their health.
Administered injections proficiently while adhering to strict safety protocols.
Promoted a positive work environment through effective teamwork and clear communication among staff members.
Conducted skillful phlebotomy procedures, resulting in minimal discomfort for patients during blood draws.
Provided exceptional service to diverse populations, addressing individual needs with empathy and professionalism.
Assisted physicians with thorough patient evaluations, enabling accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
Patient Care Technician
MercyOne North Iowa
11.2023 - 10.2024
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Contributed to team meetings, offering insights on patient care improvements based on direct observations.
Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Patient Transporter
Crothall Healthcare Services
05.2023 - 10.2023
Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and medical protocol adherence.
Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
Assisted patients in using oxygen tanks and other medical equipment to manage smooth transition from hospital to designated location.
Improved efficiency in transporting patients by quickly navigating through the hospital''s various departments and floors.
Facilitated smooth transitions between different areas of the hospital by coordinating with clinical staff during patient transfers.
Improved patient comfort and safety with meticulous adherence to transport protocols.
Enhanced patient and staff satisfaction with friendly and professional demeanor during interactions.
Sales Manager's Assistant
Safe Community Sevices
07.2016 - 03.2020
Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Education
GED -
Central High School
Davenport, IA
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Emergency response readiness
Sterilization techniques
Infection control protocols
Phlebotomy proficiency
Patient care excellence
Lab specimen processing
Anatomy and physiology
Specimen collection and processing
Heartsaver CPR AED
Certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA)
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Effective communication
Patient confidentiality
Team building
CPR Certified
Certification
Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (CMAA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).