Samantha Patterson
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Motivated Kinesiology graduate on the pre-Physician Assistant track with over 2,000 hours of direct patient care experience in clinical settings. Proven ability to support healthcare teams, deliver compassionate care, and manage diverse patient needs. Actively engaged in volunteer and leadership roles, demonstrating a strong commitment to service, teamwork, and advancing a career as a Physician Assistant.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic
Knoxville, TN
02.2025 - Current
- Obtained patient medical history, vitals, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and minor procedures.
- Prepared and administered injections.
- Applied casts and splints to support patient treatment and recovery.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely reordering.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment to maintain a clean and safe clinical environment
- Removed sutures and provided basic wound care.
Nursing Technician Gastroenterology
UT Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
03.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care for 10–15 patients per shift, ensuring comfort, safety, and timely assistance.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs multiple times per shift, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, and feeding.
- Supported patient mobility through ambulation.
- Performed basic clinical tasks such as discontinuing IV lines and removing Foley catheters.
- Maintained accurate documentation.
- Nursing Technician II (Level 2) certified
Clinical Medical Assistant
MD STAT Urgent Care
Roseville, CA
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed patient intake processes, including vital sign measurement and medical history documentation.
- Provided support to physicians in a variety of tasks.
- Prepared treatment rooms and assisted with minor medical procedures.
- Drew up and administered injections.
- Performed EKG's.
- Completed medical charting and scribing.
- Obtained 160 hours of internship as a clinical medical assistant.
Childcare
Nanny
Rocklin, CA
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties, such as laundry and tidying up. Tutored the children in basic academic subjects. Provided transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities. Responsible for multiple children at a time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Granite Bay High School
Granite Bay, CA05-2022
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Immunization administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Medical terminology
- Direct patient care
- BLS certified
- Equipment sterilization
- Orthopedic casting and splinting
Certification
BLS certification
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic
02.2025 - Current
Nursing Technician Gastroenterology
UT Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Clinical Medical Assistant
MD STAT Urgent Care
02.2022 - 05.2022
Childcare
Nanny
03.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Granite Bay High School
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology
University of Tennessee