Tamiakia Steptoe
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated Medical professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Mental Health Technician
Hickory Trail Hospital
Desoto, TX
02.2017 - Current
- Managed a unit of 14 patients
- Assisted with routine checks and directed patients to interview rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician mental examinations.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients on geriatric units.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure, temperatures and weight.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Medical Assistant
Parkland Heath & Hospital System
Dallas, Texas
11.2011 - 01.2016
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Remington College
Garland, TX11.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INAssociate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TXSkills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Diagnostic Testing
- Critical Thinking
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Wound Care
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Operating EKG Equipment
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Mental Health Technician
Hickory Trail Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
Parkland Heath & Hospital System
11.2011 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Remington College
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
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