Shikerra G. Butts
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Brown Family Practice Llc
Fort Valley, GA
09.2020 - Current
- Assist with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Document vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collaborate with other medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Direct patients to exam rooms and prepare them for physician examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Handled special collection procedures, including therapeutic phlebotomy and drug testing.
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Phlebotomist
Care Connect Urgent Care
Fort Valley, GA
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Checked hemoglobin levels of individuals prior to blood donation.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
- Managed inventory of phlebotomy supplies and reordered stock as necessary.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
Caregiver
High cotton homes
Cordele
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL01-2016
High School Diploma -
Crisp County High School
Cordele, GASkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Culturally-competent care
- Medical office administration
- Adaptability & flexibility
- Patient assessments
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Case management
- Indirect patient care
- Time management
- Administrative skills
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection
- Order of draw
- Venipuncture expertise
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Paperwork processing
- Proper labeling
- Specimen preparation
- Specimen labeling procedures
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Brown Family Practice Llc
09.2020 - Current
Phlebotomist
Care Connect Urgent Care
01.2017 - 09.2020
Caregiver
High cotton homes
02.2016 - 01.2017
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
High School Diploma -
Crisp County High School