Shanice Thomas
Albany
Summary
Knowledgeable LPN Student and Certified Medical Assistant with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
WellNow Urgent Care
05.2025 - Current
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, documented changes, and communicated findings to nursing staff.
Certified Medical Assistant
St. Peters Diabetes and Endocrine Care
02.2018 - Current
- Conduct A1c testing and glucose finger stick testing on patients
- Upload patient glucose testing meters/pumps
- Obtain Prior authorizations for patients
- Apply continuous glucose monitors to patients
- Venipuncture blood draws
- Monitored vital signs and documented findings, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments for improved outcomes.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment aimed at quality care.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Medication Technician
Kenwood Manor Assisted Living Facility
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Assist residents with daily lifestyle duties
- Triage phone calls
- Covid screening for patient visitations
- Administered medications to residents accurately and in compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate medication records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and facility policies.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Medical Assistant
First Care Primary and Urgent Care
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Performed vital signs on patients
- Conducted EKG testing, A1C testing, Flu tests and PPD readings
- Stocked and prepared exam rooms
- Obtained Prior authorizations for patients
Medical Assistant Intern
Albany Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Performed vital signs on patients
- Conducted urinalysis and EKG testing
- Prepared and cleaned rooms for patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Bryant & Stratton College
Albany, New York04.2017
Practical Nurse Certificate - Practical Nursing
Samaritan School of Nursing
Troy, NY08-2025
Skills
- Basic life support
- Catheter care
- Infection control standards
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
Certification
- HIPAA & CPR/First Aid
- Medical Assistant Certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
WellNow Urgent Care
05.2025 - Current
Medication Technician
Kenwood Manor Assisted Living Facility
02.2020 - 09.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
St. Peters Diabetes and Endocrine Care
02.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
First Care Primary and Urgent Care
08.2017 - 02.2018
Medical Assistant Intern
Albany Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Bryant & Stratton College
Practical Nurse Certificate - Practical Nursing
Samaritan School of Nursing
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