Rachel Brand
Weatherford
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant 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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Certified Medical Assistant
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
National Certified Medical Assistant
TotalCare
Hurst, TX
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Continuously expanded medical knowledge by participating in continuing education opportunities relevant to the Medical Assistant role.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and effective communication skills.
- Boosted immunization rates within the practice population by administering vaccinations according to established guidelines and schedules.
- Managed phone calls from patients seeking advice or follow-up care, providing accurate information and appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Assisted physicians during examinations, providing support for various procedures to ensure accuracy and safety.
National Certified Medical Assistant
Pecan Tree Pediatrics
Dallas, TX
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Boosted immunization rates within the practice population by administering vaccinations according to established guidelines and schedules.
National Certified Medical Assistant
Lakeside Surgery Center
Rockwall, TX
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Reduced errors in medication administration by diligently verifying prescriptions and dosage instructions before administering medications.
- Boosted immunization rates within the practice population by administering vaccinations according to established guidelines and schedules.
- Assisted physicians during examinations, providing support for various procedures to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Education
GED -
Rockwall Heath High School
Rockwall, TXNational Certified Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
Dallas, TX10-2017
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Immunization administration
- Emergency response preparedness
- Compassionate patient support
- Diagnostic testing assistance
- Clinical procedure compliance
- Direct patient care
- CPR
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- National Registered Certified Medical Assisant
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
National Certified Medical Assistant
Parkland Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
National Certified Medical Assistant
TotalCare
06.2023 - 03.2024
National Certified Medical Assistant
Pecan Tree Pediatrics
07.2022 - 06.2023
National Certified Medical Assistant
Lakeside Surgery Center
07.2021 - 07.2022
GED -
Rockwall Heath High School
National Certified Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College