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Tanisha L Griffin

Chicago,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented healthcare professional with extensive experience in ensuring patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Proven ability to support specialty physicians during examinations, administer medications, and perform point-of-care testing with precision. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and dedication to enhancing patient care through effective communication and emotional support for families. Adept at managing appointment scheduling, generating referrals, and assisting with vital signs monitoring.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA / CMA

Maximum Staffing
Chicago, IL
01.2014 - Current
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.

Medical Assistant

Access
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 04.2023
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.

CNA/Medical Assistant

Cross Country Medical
Naperville, IL
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.

Medical Assistant

Advocate Medical Group
Chicago, IL
04.2017 - 03.2020
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Administered medications under physician's supervision.

CNA

ATC Healthcare
Palos Heights, IL
02.2015 - 03.2017
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.

CNA

Private Home Health
Chicago Heights, IL
02.2010 - 11.2015
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.

Education

Certificates of Completion -

Computer Systems Institute
Chicago, IL
06.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

TLC Health Care
Matteson, IL
01-2010

Skills

  • EKG Technician
  • Injections
  • Phlebotomy
  • Electronic Health Records
  • POCT procedures
  • Basic life support

Certification

  • Customer Service Certification
  • Certified Nurse Assistant Certification, 02/10
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • EKG
  • Medical Assistant Certification
  • Epic, Proficient

Summary

  • Assure privacy of patient information in compliance with HIPPA law and requirements.
  • Answering the phone for patients.
  • Scheduled appointments.
  • Assisting Specialty Physicians with exams.
  • Performing POCT procedures.
  • Drawing blood.
  • Administering medications if allowed by policy.
  • Generating referrals from Physicians orders.
  • Ambulating assist.
  • Provide emotional support to families.
  • Vitals Signs.

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Access
08.2023 - 04.2023

CNA/Medical Assistant

Cross Country Medical
04.2020 - 11.2020

Medical Assistant

Advocate Medical Group
04.2017 - 03.2020

CNA

ATC Healthcare
02.2015 - 03.2017

CNA / CMA

Maximum Staffing
01.2014 - Current

CNA

Private Home Health
02.2010 - 11.2015

Certificates of Completion -

Computer Systems Institute

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

TLC Health Care

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