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Sara Tanner

Highland,IL

Summary

Attentive and focused Student Nurse offering over 500 hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education. Graduating from Goldfarb School of Nursing April 2025.

  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Certified Medical Assistant

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Washington University
12.2019 - Current

WUCare (February 2024 - current)

  • Perform phlebotomy
  • Oversee strep tests, urinalysis, and EKGs
  • Administer injections
  • Obtain vital signs
  • Enter orders for testing, medications, and referrals. Route to physician.
  • Call and fax pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Train new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Direct patients to exam rooms, field questions, and prepare for physician examinations.
  • Provide compassionate care for patients, addressing concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Sanitize, restock, and organize exam rooms.


Vascular Surgery (December 2019 - February 2024)

  • Assisted physician with examinations, and vein procedures.
  • Performed wound care as well as the removal of sutures and staples.
  • Scheduled surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and admissions.
  • Covered staff as needed.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Trained staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Answered a high volume of phone calls.


Medical Secretary

Washington University
04.2015 - 12.2019
  • Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel.
  • Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
  • Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
  • Supported physicians in delivering optimal care by accurately transcribing medical orders and maintaining up-to-date documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MO
04.2025

Registered Medical Assistant -

Sanford Brown College
Collinsville, IL
04.2008

Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • IV-Line Placement
  • Patient Assessments
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • EMR / EHR
  • Wound Care
  • Immunization Administration
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Washington University
12.2019 - Current

Medical Secretary

Washington University
04.2015 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College

Registered Medical Assistant -

Sanford Brown College
Sara Tanner