Sarah Fears
Summary
Highly motivated and committed soon-to-be Nursing Graduate and Medical Assistant with a 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 a deadline-driven environment. Hardworking, experienced, and reliable job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Registered Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve team and patient goals. I am eager to focus on direct patient centered care while providing compassion, empathy and knowledge in a patient care setting. I am a highly motivated and passionate nursing student with a proven ability to provide effective communication and patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Advent Health Sebring
07.2017 - Current
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Registered Medical Assistant
Lake Howell Internal Medicine
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Obtained blood draws in correct tubes and processed to be sent out to lab.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL12.2023
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL09.2015
High School Diploma -
Winter Park High School
Winter Park, FL05.2008
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Assessments
- Phlebotomy
- Patient-Focused Care
- CPR
- Medication Administration
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- First Aid
- Trustworthy Companion
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate and Caring
BLS certification
Basic Life Support : Certified to be able to provide basic life saving support to anyone who is experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or an obstructed airway
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Advent Health Sebring
07.2017 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Lake Howell Internal Medicine
01.2016 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Florida State College
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Keiser University
High School Diploma -
Winter Park High School
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