Samantha Nyhan
Wantagh,NY
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. I have always been interested in helping people and making a difference in peoples lives. I was a junior in the Wantagh fire department for four years and became an EMT when I turned eighteen for about a year. My dream is to become a Pediatric RN.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Assistant
Northwell Health
321 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury NY 11797
09.2021 - Current
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Trained in performing POC TESTS (COVID, FLU, AND STREP) As well as urine dips, glucose and Coumadin INR testing.
- Handled all the scanning and lab bills
- Processed Referrals for patients
- Phlebotomy
Private Nanny
Greer Mcguinness
Lindenhurst
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Was in charge of 2 small boys one that had autism and other developmental disabilities. Had to learn the special ways to care take of him and how to handle things in a calm and compassionate manner on his stressful days.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Family Nanny
Christine Silver
Massapequa, NY
09.2011 - 04.2018
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Drove children to dance, cheer, and sports practices.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Cashier Team Lead
Ace Hardware
Bethpage And Massapequa
12.2008 - 06.2011
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
Coordinator
Marshalls Department Store
Massapequa, NY
09.2005 - 10.2007
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
Education
Bachelor In Criminal Justice - Cybercrimes
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHCertificate - Electrocardiograph Technology
Access Careers - Hempstead
Hempstead, NY2021
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Access Careers - Hempstead
Hempstead, NY2021
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY2021
Diploma -
Wantagh High School
Wantagh, NY06.2005
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- Data Entry
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Flow Management
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- CPR
- Sterile Technique
- EMR / EHR
- Trustworthy Companion
- Valid State Driver's License
Skills
- First Aid
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Electrocardiographic Rhythm Recognition
- Ph Testing
- Medical Records Management
Timeline
Senior Medical Assistant
Northwell Health
09.2021 - Current
Private Nanny
Greer Mcguinness
05.2018 - 06.2021
Family Nanny
Christine Silver
09.2011 - 04.2018
Cashier Team Lead
Ace Hardware
12.2008 - 06.2011
Coordinator
Marshalls Department Store
09.2005 - 10.2007
Certificate - Electrocardiograph Technology
Access Careers - Hempstead
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Access Careers - Hempstead
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Molloy College
Diploma -
Wantagh High School
Bachelor In Criminal Justice - Cybercrimes
Southern New Hampshire University