Tara Nelson
Klamath Falls,OR
Summary
I am a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant with hands in clinical and administrative settings. Skilled in vital signs, patient care, electronic health records, precepting. Experience in a fast paced healthcare environment with multitasking abilities. Recognized for being able to work independently and being a team player. Work under high stress situations with accuracy and professionalism.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant and Preceptor
Sky Lakes Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
- Administered patient care including vital signs, immunizations, and medication administration.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems.
- Assisted in clinical procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care to enhance overall health outcomes.
- Precept new apprentices with the polices and procedures of the clinic, the clinic flow with rooming and the point of care standing orders, inbox and telephone encounters
Administrative Assistant
Pelican Pointe Assisted Living
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Interviewed potential residents for our facility and gathered all personal information about them
- Created service plans for staff to be able to provide sufficent care for thier activities of daily living such as meals, mobility, dressing and showering
- Held quartly meetings with myself, patient, family and nurse to look over their service plan and make adjustments
- Hired staff and created schedules
- Attended monthly high risk assessments on our high risk patients
- Planned and taught monthly educational inservice meetings
Caregiver
The Suites Assisted Living
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Provided compassionate care and support to clients, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including grooming, bathing, and meal preparation.
- Monitored patients health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided and client progress records.
- Prepared, ordered and administered patient medications
- Took vitals. Blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature.
- Documented on patients daily activates
Hospital Volunteer
Three Rivers Community Hospital
01.2002 - 03.2003
- Assisted healthcare staff with patient care and comfort needs.
- Cleaned hospital rooms and restocked medical supplies
- Guided patients and visitors to the departments they needed to be at
- Observed triage, patient intake and emergency protocols
- Checked in patients for lab work
- Labeled lab work with patient information and then walked it to the main lab
Education
High School Diploma -
North Valley High School
Merlin OregonAssociate of Science -
Klamath Community College
Klamath Falls OregonSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Vital sign measurement
- Administering medications and injections
- Performing EKG's
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Providing basic care toileting, dressing, showering, hygiene and feeding
- Documentation, faxing and handling phone calls
- Maintaining electronic health records
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant and Preceptor
Sky Lakes Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Pelican Pointe Assisted Living
03.2018 - 11.2021
Caregiver
The Suites Assisted Living
02.2014 - 05.2017
Hospital Volunteer
Three Rivers Community Hospital
01.2002 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
North Valley High School
Associate of Science -
Klamath Community College