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Skills
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Community Service
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Taryn Peru

Taryn Peru

Mount Pleasant,MI

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in clinical and administrative tasks. Proficient in patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Recognized for promoting teamwork, training colleagues, and consistently delivering high-quality results. Demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced settings by efficiently assisting dermatologists, physicians assistants, and patients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Messenger Dermatology
09.2023 - Current
  • As a medical assistant in a high-volume dermatology practice, I support a rotating team of 7 providers (6 physicians and 1 PA), working closely with 1–2 providers per day and assisting with 30–40 patient visits daily. I scribe during consultations, room patients, and collect detailed medical histories to support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. I assist in a wide range of dermatologic procedures—including excisions, MOHS surgeries, and biopsies—ensuring sterile technique and high standards of patient care. Each week, I deliver biopsy results to 30–50 patients and coordinate follow-up care, including specialist referrals, to maintain a streamlined and patient-centered care pathway. I manage clinical inventory and exam room readiness to support seamless daily operations. Additionally, I train and mentor new medical assistants, guiding them through dermatologic terminology and procedures, provider-specific preferences, EMR system use, and the internal workflows that ensure our office runs smoothly.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medilodge of Mount Pleasant
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • As a CNA on a Memory Care unit, I cared for 20–25 residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other cognitive impairments during each shift. I assisted with daily living activities, including administering 2–3 showers or baths per shift, helping all assigned residents to and from the dining area, and preparing them for bed to maintain routine and reduce confusion. I supported nursing staff with clinical responsibilities such as checking catheter placement, emptying Foley bags, changing wound dressings, and guiding residents through physical therapy exercises. I ensured a safe, structured environment by monitoring for behavioral changes and promptly reporting concerns, helping prevent incidents and improve overall care outcomes. This role demanded a high level of patience, attention to detail, and strong communication to meet the complex needs of a cognitively impaired population.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medilodge of Okemos
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • As a CNA on the Rehabilitation Unit, I provided daily care for 20–25 patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury—including individuals with cognitive impairments. I assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing 3–4 patients per shift, helping with dressing, feeding, and ambulation. I frequently supported patients through incontinence episodes, ensuring cleanliness, dignity, and infection prevention. I maintained a safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring for fall risks and promptly reporting changes in condition. I also supported nursing staff by checking catheter placements, emptying Foley bags, changing 5–10 dressings daily, and assisting with physical therapy exercises to help patients meet mobility and recovery goals. This role required strong clinical awareness, time management, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
06.2022

Degree - Biomedical Physics

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Guest Student -

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI

Guest Student -

Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI

Guest Student -

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI

Skills

  • HIPAA regulations knowledge
  • Proficient in medical terminology
  • Medical scribe
  • Support dermatologic procedures
  • Coordinate post-pathology care

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Patient Access Management Training - Foundational Level (CPAM1)
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Infection Control Certification
  • HIPAA Certification
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Certification

Accomplishments

  • Athletic Room & Board Scholarship from the University of Detroit Mercy – 08/27/2018 to 05/31/2020
  • Athletic Tuition Scholarship from the University of Detroit Mercy – 08/24/2020 to 05/31/2022
  • Athletic Tuition Scholarship from the Wayne State University – 08/29/2022 to 05/31/2023
  • Athletic Director’s Honor Roll at the University of Detroit Mercy – 2019 to 2021
  • Spiritus Scholarship – 08/27/2018
  • Michigan Competitive Scholarship – 08/27/2018

Community Service

  • Detroit Lunch Bag – 11/11/2023: At this event, a group of athletes worked together to build lunches for children and families in need.
  • Detroit Free Press Marathon – 10/16/2023: At this event, I served as a person that was there to encourage the competitors and provide water around the halfway mark.
  • Halloween Treat Bags for the Children in Farmington Hills, MI – 10/28/2020 to 10/29/2020: At this event, I helped pass out candy to children. While passing out candy the group and I dressed up as M&M’s with colorful wigs that the kids absolutely loved.
  • Gleaner’s Food Pantry in Detroit, MI – 08/24/2018: At Gleaner’s I helped sort food and organize the area to allow for the most efficient system. This allowed as many people as possible to receive the food that they need for themselves and their families.

Affiliations

  • Society of Dermatology Physician Associates
  • American Academy of Physician Associates

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Messenger Dermatology
09.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medilodge of Mount Pleasant
05.2023 - 09.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medilodge of Okemos
05.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Detroit Mercy

Degree - Biomedical Physics

Wayne State University

Guest Student -

Kellogg Community College

Guest Student -

Wayne County Community College

Guest Student -

Lansing Community College