Hands on patient care such as, vital signs, phlebotomies, CLIA Waived testing, dressings, suture removals, vaccinations, physical exams and assessments.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Performed inventory and supply management such as organizing, restocking, and inventory counts.
Executed thorough note taking and documentation for each patient.
Paramedical Examiner
ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics
Hendersonville, NC
10.2022 - 07.2023
Traveled all of Western North Carolina to patient homes, job cites, and care facilities
Checked and documented vitals such as blood pressure, height and weight.
Interviewed customers to record medical history and lifestyle information.
Followed safety procedures for personal protection and client well-being.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Medical Assistant
Blue Ridge Premier Medicine
Asheville , NC
08.2013 - 05.2018
Hands on patient care such as, vital signs, phlebotomies, CLIA Waived testing, dressings, suture removals, vaccinations, physical exams and assessments.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Performed inventory and supply management such as organizing, restocking, and inventory counts.
Executed thorough note taking and documentation for each patient.
Phlebotomist
Mission Hospital
Asheville, NC
05.2012 - 07.2012
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Medical Assistant
Forge Mountain Family Medicine
Mills River, NC
05.2006 - 06.2010
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
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.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Park Ridge Cardiology
Fletcher, NC
05.2005 - 04.2006
Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.