Shayla Dawson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with expertise in medical assistance, recognized for high productivity and efficient task execution. Specialized in patient care, medical record management, and clinical procedures. Strong communication and teamwork skills enhance patient experiences and support healthcare teams effectively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Ascension St. Vincent's
Jacksonville, Florida
03.2021 - Current
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
- Perform electrocardiogram (ECG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
- Schedule appointments for patients
Caregiver
Loving Hands Support Services
Yulee, Florida
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Communicated effectively with families and healthcare professionals regarding client needs.
- Documented client progress and any changes in health status regularly.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Float Pool Medical Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Collected vital signs and documented patient information accurately.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Radiologic Technologist Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville , FL
09.2014 - 11.2020
- Assisted radiologic technologists during imaging procedures and maintained equipment readiness.
- Prepared patients for radiologic procedures with clear instructions and comfort measures.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations while following departmental protocol.
Certified Medical Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, Florida
09.2014 - 11.2020
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, handling them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures
- Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Perform electrocardiogram (ECG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
- Schedule appointments for patients
Medical Assistant
Baptist Heart Specialists
Jacksonville, FL
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- 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.
- Prepared and maintained examination rooms for optimal cleanliness and readiness.
Caregiver
Private Home Health Care
Jacksonville, Florida
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Accompany clients to doctors offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship
- Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
- Check patients pulse, temperature, and respiration
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
Education
Medical Assisting -
Concorde Career Institute
Jacksonville, Florida01-2009
High School Diploma - General Studies
Nassau Community Academy
Yulee, Florida05.2005
Some College (No Degree) -
Florida State College Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FloridaSkills
- Clinical documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Patient care
- Blood pressure measurement
- Electrocardiogram operation
- Diagnostic test administration
- Effective communication
- Injection administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Emotional intelligence
- Medication administration
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Ascension St. Vincent's
03.2021 - Current
Caregiver
Loving Hands Support Services
11.2020 - Current
Float Pool Medical Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
12.2019 - 11.2020
Medical Assistant
Baptist Heart Specialists
07.2017 - 12.2019
Radiologic Technologist Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
09.2014 - 11.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
09.2014 - 11.2020
Caregiver
Private Home Health Care
11.2012 - 09.2014
Medical Assisting -
Concorde Career Institute
High School Diploma - General Studies
Nassau Community Academy
Some College (No Degree) -
Florida State College Jacksonville