Shannah Ryan
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Virtua Urgent Care
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Certified Medical Assistant
Riverside Urgent Care
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Certified Home Health Aide
Comfort Keepers
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Personal Care Assistant
Bayada
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Program Associate
Bancroft
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Identified new program opportunities in [Location] community through careful research and networking.
- Assisted director with entire grant portfolio process from brainstorming to submission.
- Organized events for [Type] program and invited appropriate guests and speakers.
- Reviewed all departmental materials, correcting errors and making sure documents were ready for publication.
- Managed records for all programs and kept meticulous notes in system regarding changes and plan alterations.
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Merit Training Institute
Mount Laurel, NJ05.2021
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Empire Beauty School
Bordentown NJ09.2012
High School Diploma -
Willingboro High School
Willingboro, NJ06.2007
Skills
- Patient Feeding
- Patient Assessments
- Bookkeeping Support
- Suctioning
- Medical Terminology
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Applications
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- Certified Cosmetologist
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Virtua Urgent Care
05.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Riverside Urgent Care
01.2021 - 04.2022
Certified Home Health Aide
Comfort Keepers
04.2019 - 03.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Bayada
05.2016 - 06.2019
Program Associate
Bancroft
04.2014 - 07.2016
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Merit Training Institute
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Empire Beauty School
High School Diploma -
Willingboro High School
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