ROSA EVANS
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
- Dedicated, service-focused professional seeking to transition into healthcare as a medical assistant.
- Highly motivated to launch medical career; future goals include education leading to an RN license.
- Reliable worker with the ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills.
- Background includes experience caring for medical surgical patients and One-on-one for selected patients from harming themselves.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Assistant
Sentara
03.2013 - Current
- Reduced patient wait times by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing patient flow during busy clinic hours.
- Increased clinic productivity by training new medical assistants in proper techniques and best practices.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing medical records and maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Educated patients on health maintenance strategies, promoting wellness through preventive care measures such as immunizations and screenings.
- Delivered high-quality wound care services including dressing changes, suture removals, and incision site monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
- Improved office efficiency by streamlining appointment scheduling and optimizing workflow processes.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to elevate patient satisfaction and overall clinic performance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to infection control guidelines for optimal patient safety.
- Conducted thorough pre-visit assessments, obtaining vital signs, medical histories, and medication lists for accurate documentation purposes.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, providing accurate results to facilitate effective treatment plans.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse populations, fostering trust and rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
- Administered injections skillfully using proper technique while maintaining a comforting bedside manner with apprehensive patients.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Clinical Preceptor
Sentara
03.2021 - Current
- Mentored new hires within the clinical preceptor role, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective teaching strategies.
- Facilitated the development of critical thinking skills in nursing students through interactive case studies and group discussions.
- Served as a role model for professional nursing practice, demonstrating strong ethical decision-making abilities and excellent communication skills.
- Enhanced patient care by providing personalized clinical instruction and guidance to nursing students.
- Coordinated with other preceptors on interdisciplinary projects aimed at facilitating holistic patient care practices among future nurses.
Safety Coach
Sentara
03.2019 - Current
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Monitored work sites for compliance with OSHA standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
- Assisted in the creation of emergency response plans, improving company preparedness for potential crises.
- Investigated workplace accidents thoroughly, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid future incidents.
- Conducted regular safety meetings to discuss current topics and address any concerns or issues among staff members.
- Achieved a notable decrease in workplace accidents, leading to increased employee morale and productivity.
- Evaluated incident reports, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Established strong relationships with fellow employees, fostering a culture of open communication regarding safety matters.
- Improved worker compliance with safety regulations, resulting in a decrease in injuries and accidents.
- Provided guidance on proper equipment usage, ensuring employee adherence to safety protocols.
Safety Attendant/Nursing Sitting
Prince William Hospital
08.2008 - 09.2012
- The safety sitter primary job responsibility was to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time, and understand how he/she contributed to health system’s vision of achieving that commitment to patients and families
- Provided one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors, which were potentially hazardous to self or others
- Provided companionship and emotional support to patient/families
- Managed time and resources.
Medical Surgical Technician
Prince William Hospital
06.2008 - 09.2012
- The Technical Assistant provides patient services including the performance of patient care related tasks
- Data collection, phlebotomy and IV Skills, utilizing appropriate patient care technique
- Physical and emotional health demands are inclusive, lifting and moving of equipment up.
Education
CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
NATIONAL HEALTHCAREER ASSOCIATION
Woodbridge, VA06.2015
GED -
Enterprise High School
Woodbridge , VA02.2006
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Self-reflection
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient Care
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
Certification
- First AID Certification
- AED Certification
- CPR/ BLS Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- MA Preceptor
- Safety Coach
Medicalskill
- ER Experience
- Foley Catheter Insertion/Removal
- Clinical Training, Clinical Experience
- Phlebotomy and IV Skills
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Terminology
- Excellent Customer Service
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Hospice and Palliative Care Experience
- Infections Control Standers
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Clinical Preceptor
Sentara
03.2021 - Current
Safety Coach
Sentara
03.2019 - Current
Senior Medical Assistant
Sentara
03.2013 - Current
Safety Attendant/Nursing Sitting
Prince William Hospital
08.2008 - 09.2012
Medical Surgical Technician
Prince William Hospital
06.2008 - 09.2012
CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
NATIONAL HEALTHCAREER ASSOCIATION
GED -
Enterprise High School
- First AID Certification
- AED Certification
- CPR/ BLS Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- MA Preceptor
- Safety Coach
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