Shameka Butler
Bushwood,MD
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Nutrition Diet Technician
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
Leonardtown, MD
07.2025 - Current
- Supported kitchen staff in food preparation and serving processes.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Devised meal plans in line with patients' age, gender, diagnosis, cultural background and religious practices.
- Helped clients select appropriate foods for prescribed diets with help from registered nutritionist.
- Reviewed patient food allergies, calculated diet and restricted food choices from menu.
Medical Assistant
Medstar Medical Group
Leonardtown, MD
02.2022 - 07.2025
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness and organization.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Communicated with patients regarding pre-operative instructions and procedures.
- Processed insurance verification and pre-authorization requests efficiently.
- Scheduled surgical procedures for multiple surgeons and specialties.
- Processed pre-operative orders including lab work, imaging studies and any other required tests prior to surgery date.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately prior to surgery date.
- Organized patient medical records and worked with insurance company representatives to obtain authorization.
- Coordinated with physicians' offices on scheduling changes or cancellations due to emergency cases or patient cancellations.
Nutrition Aide
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
Leonardtown, MD
07.2011 - 02.2022
- Assisted healthcare team in meal preparation and delivery for patient satisfaction.
- Monitored dietary restrictions and preferences for individualized meal planning.
- Delivered trays of food to patient rooms in a timely manner.
Education
Practical Nursing
Standard College of Nursing
Vienna, VA12-2026
Certificate of Technical Studies -
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD01-2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication
- Organization and time management
- Clerical support
- First Aid/CPR
- Dependable and responsible
- Electronic medical records
- Patient scheduling
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Insurance verification
- Health insurance knowledge
- Patient coordination
- Scheduling expertise
- Obtaining authorizations
- Pre-authorization management
- Insurance pre-certifications
Certification
Geriatric Nursing Assistant- Maryland Board of Nursing
Accomplishments
Senior Medical Assistant - August 2023
Timeline
Nutrition Diet Technician
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Medstar Medical Group
02.2022 - 07.2025
Nutrition Aide
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
07.2011 - 02.2022
Practical Nursing
Standard College of Nursing
Certificate of Technical Studies -
College of Southern Maryland