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Taregis Hall

Lansing,Illinois

Summary

Upcoming nursing graduate with 20 years of direct patient care experience and excellent academic credentials. Possess a fundamental understanding of healthcare policies, patient care values, and medical terminology. Aiming to secure a nursing internship in dynamic healthcare settings by combining ongoing nursing education and experience. 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

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Nursing Student

Rasmussen College
07.2022 - Current
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
  • Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
  • Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
  • Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
  • Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
  • Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Certified Medical Assistant

Emory University Hospital
01.2014 - 04.2022
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.

Office Coordinator/Medical Assistant

Mercy Medical
01.2006 - 12.2013
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.

Medical Assistant

Home Health Medical
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing, and scanning documents.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University
Mokena, IL
12.2023

Certified Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy And EKG Certificate -

Illinois School of Health Careers
Chicago, IL
2002

Timeline

Professional Nursing Student

Rasmussen College
07.2022 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Emory University Hospital
01.2014 - 04.2022

Office Coordinator/Medical Assistant

Mercy Medical
01.2006 - 12.2013

Medical Assistant

Home Health Medical
01.2004 - 01.2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University

Certified Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy And EKG Certificate -

Illinois School of Health Careers
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