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Sonya Barbour

Sonya Barbour

Palm Bay,USA

Summary

Medical Assistant with over two decades of experience in diverse healthcare settings, including urgent care and military medical operations. Proficient in managing patient records, administering treatments, and optimizing operational procedures to enhance patient care quality. Demonstrates a meticulous approach to ensuring accuracy and safety in high-pressure environments, with a strong background in phlebotomy, EKG, and medication management.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Dairy Road Urgent Care
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Administered injections
  • Performed EKG's
  • Assisted with minor surgical procedures under the supervision of Physicians and Physicians Assistance
  • Obtained patient vital signs
  • Documented medical histories
  • Prepared exam rooms for patient appointments
  • Medication administration
  • CPR
  • Basic X-ray capability
  • Scheduled patient appointments
  • Verified insurance coverage
  • Managed electronic health records to ensure accurate and up to date information
  • Educated patients on medication instructions, postoperative care, and disease management techniques to promote optimal health outcomes
  • Coordinated care by updating patient records, enhancing data accuracy
  • Enhanced patient understanding and compliance with treatment plans
  • Implemented new organizational methods for exam room setups, reducing patient wait times
  • Streamlined patient data management for improved treatment accuracy
  • Fostered patient comfort and trust, enhancing care quality
  • Optimized patient record accuracy and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Analyzed patient data to improve the accuracy of medical histories and treatment plans
  • Provided empathetic patient support, ensuring comfort and safety
  • Maintained meticulous adherence to healthcare privacy laws in record-keeping
  • Provided crucial support in patient care, enhancing overall treatment success
  • Ensured 100% accuracy in patient data entry and medical history documentation
  • Provided compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort and trust during procedures

Medical Assistant

Palm Bay Urgent Care
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assist with procedures
  • Measure vital signs
  • Clean patient rooms
  • Sterilize equipment
  • Draw blood
  • Start IVs
  • Collect urine & stool samples
  • Answer phone calls
  • Coordinate referrals
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Order supplies
  • Sterile dressing changes
  • EKG
  • Medication administration
  • Giving injections
  • CPR
  • Basic X-ray capability
  • Supported patient well-being by performing precise EKGs and ensuring comfort during procedures
  • Provided compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort and safety during treatments
  • Maintained meticulous sterilization standards to ensure equipment safety and hygiene
  • Enhanced patient recovery by adeptly managing post-procedure care and support
  • Ensured accurate patient documentation and efficient supply management
  • Boosted procedure efficiency by optimizing room and equipment sterilization
  • Provided empathetic patient care, enhancing comfort and trust during treatments
  • Managed medication administration with zero errors, ensuring patient safety
  • Administered patient care with high precision, maintaining detailed health records

Hospital Corpsman

United States Navy
05.2000 - 07.2003
  • Assigned to a 40 bed Ambulatory Procedure Department responsible for pre-admission, pre and postoperative care for medical and surgical patients, which included basic nursing care, basic emergency and CPR procedures, proper handling of specimens, medication administration, phlebotomy and intravenous therapy
  • On-the-job training for a period of one week in each of the following departments: Laboratory, operating room and nuclear medicine
  • Managed pre-op to post-op care, enhancing patient recovery in a 40-bed unit
  • Streamlined specimen handling, reducing potential errors and improving lab efficiency
  • Provided comprehensive CPR and emergency care, ensuring patient safety and recovery
  • Developed efficient IV therapy techniques, significantly improving patient comfort
  • Enhanced patient recovery protocols, reducing recovery time
  • Implemented rigorous checks in specimen handling to cut error rates
  • Devised quick-response strategies for emergency care, enhancing safety
  • Led cross-training in multiple departments, elevating team skills
  • Mentored over 30 new corpsmen, fostering a collaborative and skilled workforce
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to patients, improving their overall well-being

Receptionist

Omni Healthcare
10.1999 - 04.2000
  • Responsible for maintaining patient records
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Patient check in and check out
  • Handled irate patients in a friendly manner
  • Managed precise patient records and coordinated appointment schedules
  • Enhanced patient flow by efficiently managing check-ins and check-outs

File Clerk

Robert P. Dunne
10.1998 - 10.1999
  • Provided exceptional support in handling patient inquiries and concerns
  • Improved office operations through strategic patient engagement processes
  • Implemented friendly solutions for dealing with challenging patient interactions
  • Streamlined patient record accuracy and enhanced appointment scheduling
  • Organized vast arrays of files, enhancing retrieval times by 30% at Robert P. Dunne
  • Streamlined file categorization, significantly boosting efficiency during my tenure
  • Pioneered a file indexing system that reduced misfiles and improved office operations
  • Evaluated and restructured filing process, leading to a 20% increase in retrieval speed
  • Analyzed workflow and identified bottlenecks, enhancing overall efficiency
  • Conducted regular audits, ensuring a 98% accuracy rate in file management

Education

Hospital Corpsman Training - undefined

United States Navy Hospital Corpsman Training
Great Lakes, IL

Diploma - undefined

Palm Bay High School
Melbourne, FL

Skills

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Medication Management
  • Nursing Care
  • Patient Records Management
  • Phlebotomy
  • Postoperative Care
  • Resuscitation
  • Workplace Learning
  • Minor Surgical Procedures
  • Injections
  • Vital Signs
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Patient Education
  • EKG
  • Wound Care
  • Medical Terminology
  • Emergency Care
  • Anatomy
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Patient Comfort
  • Procedure Efficiency
  • Supply Management
  • CPR
  • X-ray Capability
  • Sterilization
  • Urine & Stool Samples
  • Compassionate Care
  • Dressing Changes
  • Referral Coordination
  • Patient History Documentation
  • Patient Recovery Management
  • Patient Privacy Compliance
  • Organizational Efficiency
  • Patient Support
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Health Education
  • Scheduling
  • Room Preparation
  • Blood Draws
  • IV Insertion
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Room Sterilization
  • Medical Supply Inventory
  • Post-Anesthesia Care
  • Patient Safety
  • Clinical Procedures
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Emergency Response
  • Health Assessment
  • Patient Well-being
  • Patient Care Quality
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Wound Management
  • Medical Equipment Maintenance
  • Patient Assessment
  • Healthcare Technology
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Healthcare Compliance
  • Healthcare Regulations Compliance

Certification

Registered medical assistant certification

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Dairy Road Urgent Care
05.2022 - 05.2024

Medical Assistant

Palm Bay Urgent Care
08.2021 - 05.2022

Hospital Corpsman

United States Navy
05.2000 - 07.2003

Receptionist

Omni Healthcare
10.1999 - 04.2000

File Clerk

Robert P. Dunne
10.1998 - 10.1999

Hospital Corpsman Training - undefined

United States Navy Hospital Corpsman Training

Diploma - undefined

Palm Bay High School

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