Shannon Morrison
Burleson,TX
Summary
Compassionate and patient-focused Lead Medical Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in clinical procedures, patient education, and electronic health record (EHR) management. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to enhance patient care and support healthcare team objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Kirby Plastic Surgery
Fort Worth, Texas
11.2020 - Current
- Coordinated surgical schedules for multiple surgeons and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between patients, surgeons, and medical staff.
- Prepared surgical documentation and ensured compliance with protocols.
- Assisted in pre-operative assessments and patient education sessions.
- Organized surgical supplies and maintained inventory levels efficiently.
- Educated patients on at-home surgery preparation requirements and post-operative care process.
- Arranged and scheduled post-operative visits during appropriate timeframe after surgery.
- Coordinated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other medical staff to ensure the smooth running of surgical operations.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
- Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
- Set up, cleaned and stocked examination rooms with medical supplies.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations within the healthcare facility.
- Provided guidance and support for new employees during their orientation
- Laser hair removal
- Blood draws for PRP treatments
- Injections
- Wash, sterilize, package and autoclave instruments after surgeries
Lead Medical Assistant
Prestige Dermatology
Burleson, TX
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Room patients in a timely manner, get vitals and prepare patients to see the doctor
- Stock rooms with supplies and keep inventory
- Sterilize instruments
- Prepare patients for light therapy
- Numb patients for various procedures
- Assist physician with minor in office surgeries
- Call patients for post operative care
- Scribe for physician during office visits
Medical Assistant
Kelsey-Seybold
The Woodlands, Texas
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Room patients and obtain vitals and medical history
- Worked as a float at times within the clinic to different specialists
- Blood draws
- EKG’s
- Assisted physicians with minor in office general surgeries
- Cleaned and stocked patient rooms
- Pre and post operative calls
Medical Assistant
Dr. Larry Burrows MD
Fort Worth, Tx
08.2006 - 10.2014
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated follow-up appointments efficiently.
- Educated patients on medication instructions and health management techniques.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Education
NRCMA -
Remington College
Fort Worth, TX 06.2005 - 08.2006
Southwest High School
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Surgical coordination
- Patient education
- Compliance management
- Instrument sterilization
- Medical inventory control
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Phlebotomy expertise
- HIPAA compliance
- Insurance verification and billing
- Patient education and counseling
- Electronic health records management
- Team building and supervision
- Clinical flow management
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR
- Sterile technique
- First aid
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
Certification
- CPR and first aid certified
- Nationally Registered and Certified M. m Medical Assistant
- 15+ years of experience
- Trained in many different EMR systems
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
Kirby Plastic Surgery
11.2020 - Current
Lead Medical Assistant
Prestige Dermatology
01.2018 - 11.2020
Medical Assistant
Kelsey-Seybold
10.2014 - 01.2018
Medical Assistant
Dr. Larry Burrows MD
08.2006 - 10.2014
NRCMA -
Remington College
06.2005 - 08.2006
Southwest High School