Sallie Kate Kuritar
Colorado Springs,USA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with 7+ years of clinical experience in patient care and team coordination. Expert in assessing needs, gathering detailed backgrounds, and communicating with multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to multitask in dynamic environments, exercise critical thinking and decisive judgment, and maintain attention to detail. Seeking to transition into talent acquisition utilizing my firsthand clinical knowledge for the purpose of identifying and recruiting top advanced practitioners.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant III
UCHealth - Rockrimmon Primary Care
Colorado Springs, USA
10.2022 - Current
- Screened and assessed patients' backgrounds, medical histories, and concerns for the provider to address.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Multitasked in a fast-paced setting requiring critical thinking and independent judgment.
- Quality Metrics & Autoclave Champion (2024–Present); Preceptor (2021–Present).
Certified Nursing Assistant & Unit Clerk
UCHealth - Memorial Central Ortho/Trauma Unit
Colorado Springs, USA
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Evaluated patient acuity and needs; coordinated with interdisciplinary teams and families.
- Facilitated clear communication of care options in high-pressure trauma environment.
- Prioritized tasks using decisive judgment with minimal supervision.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gunnison Valley Health - Senior Care Center
Gunnison, USA
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted in residents' needs and implemented daily care plans to promote long-term well-being.
- Coordinated activities and transportation with strong attention to detail.
Education
Biology - Cellular/Pre-Med Emphasis, Minor in Chemistry
Western Colorado University
Gunnison, COGunnison, CO
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medication management
- EHR documentation
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant I, 2022
- Certified Medical Assistant II, 2024
- Certified Medical Assistant III, 2025
- EKG Champion, 2023
- Clinic Contraception Champion, 2023
- Quality Metrics Champion, 2024
- Autoclave Champion, 2024
- Quarterly Mock Code Champion, 2025
- BLS Certification, 2018
- Certified Nursing Aide, Lapsed
- Preceptor, 2021
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant III
UCHealth - Rockrimmon Primary Care
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant & Unit Clerk
UCHealth - Memorial Central Ortho/Trauma Unit
08.2019 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gunnison Valley Health - Senior Care Center
05.2018 - 04.2019
Biology - Cellular/Pre-Med Emphasis, Minor in Chemistry
Western Colorado University