Rashida Thigpen
Shaker Heights,OH
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Practice Assistant
MetroHealth Hospital Systems
02.2017 - 02.2025
- Educated patients on their conditions and prescribed medications
- Created and maintained an inpatient care log that noted patient medical history, medications, and diagnoses
- Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs
- Executed company policies, procedures, and safety standards to ensure the proper cleanliness and safety of the office and equipment
- Schedule patient appointments and manage cancellations
- Adminster medications and immunizations to infants and adults
- Assist physician with medical procedures
- Perform lab and diagnostic test
- Obtain prior authorization for procedures, medications, test,and DME
- Communicate with pharmacy about medication refills and new pending scripts ordered by provider
- Communicate test results and follow up orders made by physician with patients
- Medical office Inventory stocking and placing orders
Medical Practice Assistant
University Hospitals Suburban Gynecology
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Assist physican with pessary fittings and monthly cleanings
- Adminster Immunizations
- Collection of blood,vaginal fluids for microscopic examination
- Perform bone density test
- Assist with gynecological exams
- Insurance billing and coding
- Maintain logs ,Medical Records, bank deposits,and end of day reports
- Ensure cleanliness of office areas and exam rooms
- Operate and maintain cleaniness of autoclave,blood centrifuge, and UA machines
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Hondros College Of Nursing
Independence, OH04.2025
CPR & FRIST AIDE&AED -
American Heart Association
Cleveland, OH03.2024
Medical Assistant -
Southeastern Institute
Charlotte, NC04.2014
Skills
- Epic
- EMR systems
- Computer skills
- Phlebotomy
- Medication administration
- Experience with children
- Microsoft Office
- Data collection
- Computer literacy
- Documentation review
- Communication skills
- Cadence
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Hondros College Of Nursing, Independence, OH, 04/01/25
- CPR & FIRST AID & AED, American Heart Association, Cleveland, OH, 03/01/24
- Medical Assistant, Southeastern Institute, Charlotte, NC, 04/01/14
Timeline
Medical Practice Assistant
MetroHealth Hospital Systems
02.2017 - 02.2025
Medical Practice Assistant
University Hospitals Suburban Gynecology
11.2016 - 02.2017
CPR & FRIST AIDE&AED -
American Heart Association
Medical Assistant -
Southeastern Institute
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Hondros College Of Nursing
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