PORSCHA DURDEN
Crestview,FL
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable registered nurse with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
Niceville Internal Medicine
Niceville, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Performed vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse and temperature of patients.
- Assisted physicians with medical exams and procedures.
- Conducted EKGs and other diagnostic tests.
- Administer injections and immunizations per physician orders.
- Assisted in the preparation of examination rooms by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment was properly sterilized.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
Okaloosa Cardiology
Crestview, FL
06.2021 - 01.2023
- - Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment
- - Perform EKG/ECG
- - Filling/refilling Prescription request
- - Medication modifications
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
- - measures vital signs, and records information on patient's charts
- - Modify patients' charts/files
- - Prior authorization for patients' medications and procedures
- - Completing patient assistance and workers compensation forms
- - Ordering labs, sleep studies, stress tests, echoes, ultrasounds etc
- - PT/INR and in-house lipid panel checks
- - Registering and Applying heart monitors
- - Pre-op paperwork for cardiac clearances
Patient Care Technician
Southwell Medical
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Supervisor: Jessica Newsome Hours work Per Week: 40
- - provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for assigned patients
- - responsible for assisting with both clinical and clerical duties, for assisting the nursing staff in delivery of quality care, and for coordinating communications occurring at the Nurses' Station while assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care and safety
- - CONDUCT CARDIAC MONITORING AS NEEDED
- - RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE TO PATIENTS, PATIENT'S FAMILIES, VISITORS, PHYSICIANS, AND CO-WORKERS
- - PROVIDE CARE TO DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, AND OTHER MENTAL DISORDERS
Medical Assistant
Southern Healthcare
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: alliance Neurology
- Supervisor: Marissa Lucas Hours work Per Week: 40
- - Prepared patients for exams, took medical histories, and vital signs and assisted during exams for approximately 20 patients a day
- - Collected lab specimens and performed basic tests
- - Input information and updated patient electronic medical records
- - Entered more than 2000 lab, radiology, and medication orders in CPOE for medical and Medicare patients
- - Answered telephones, greeted patients, and assisted front office staff as needed
- - Maintained exam rooms and supplies
- - Performed IM injections, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar lidocaine injections
- - Assisted in sleep studies and performed preoperative spinal x-rays
PCA/CNA
ResCare
Valdosta, GA
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Supervisor: John Brown Hours work Per Week: 40
- - Assisted in shower baths and bed baths (all aspects of daily hygiene)
- - Document patient intake/output during each visit
- Preparing patient's meals and clean residence
- - Administered patient's medication
- - Assessed patient's needs and communicated with nurses and family members
Education
Associate Degree - Medical Assistant
Wiregrass technical college
Valdosta, GA12.2017
Skills
- Leadership Experience
- Excellent Communication
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration and Injections
- IV drug therapy management
- Dementia-Alzheimer Care
- Cardiac Care
- EMR Systems
- Laboratory Experience
- Direct Patient Care and Counseling
- Colostomy care
- Foley Catheter
- Blood Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Imaging
- Medical Records
- Insurance Verification
- Patient Care Plans and Education
- Medical Office Experience
- Time management
- Primary care
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
Certification
- Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
- CPR/BLS Certification
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
Niceville Internal Medicine
01.2023 - Current
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
Okaloosa Cardiology
06.2021 - 01.2023
Patient Care Technician
Southwell Medical
07.2019 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant
Southern Healthcare
05.2018 - 07.2019
PCA/CNA
ResCare
09.2015 - 07.2018
Associate Degree - Medical Assistant
Wiregrass technical college
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