Professionally trained Registered Medical Assistant with more than 11 years of experience working in the medical field seeking a career opportunity as a Medical Assistant to expand my knowledge, skills and commitment to quality patient care with my employer and their patients.
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Temeka Sligh
Greenville,PA
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Prisma / Grace Internal Medicine
Nursing Assistant /Lead Phlebotomist
02.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted residents with ADL's, document care received and light housekeeping.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Rooming
- Prescribing
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently managing supplies inventory and restocking necessary items in a timely manner.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Supported end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of care and treatment plans.
- Arrange daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples
- Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or other means
- Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
- Reassure patients and help them relax
- Find veins that are suitable for puncture
- Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment
- Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples
- Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for testing
- Answer patient questions and provide useful information
- Keep accurate records on fluid specimens and tests
- Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
- Help with blood transfusions when needed
Harmony at Five Forks
Certified Medication Technician
03.2021 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Arrange medication cart and dispense appropriate medications at designated times
- Document all medications given and observe and report any issues of concern
- Performed medication set-up and dispensed medications to residents/patients
- Maintained accurate records of medications administered
- Charted and updated patient information
- Assisted patients with ADL's.
916 Wesley Ct
Medication Technician
03.2012 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Arrange medication cart and dispense appropriate medications at designated times
- Document all medications given and observe and report any issues of concern
- Performed medication set-up and dispensed medications to residents/patients
- Maintained accurate records of medications administered
- Charted and updated patient information
- Assisted patients with ADL's.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of medication protocols, resulting in efficient dispensing and accurate documentation.
Education
All-State CareersBaltimore, MD
Diploma from Medical Assisting
2013
University Overview
WoodmontPiedmont, SC
High school from General
2007
University Overview
Skills
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Wound cleaning/care Infection control standards
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Specimen collection/processing proficiency
- Medication administration Enthusiastic caregiver
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Flow sheet charting
- Mobility assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Computer literate
- Supply restocking
- Recording vital signs
- Case management
- Specimen collection
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Patient relationship building
- Infection control
- Client documentation
Certification
CNA Certification
CPR Certification
Registered Medical Assistant
CMT Certification
Timeline
Certified Medication Technician
Harmony at Five Forks
03.2021 - 05.2025
Nursing Assistant /Lead Phlebotomist
Prisma / Grace Internal Medicine
02.2015 - Current
Medication Technician
916 Wesley Ct
03.2012 - 02.2020
All-State Careers
Diploma from Medical Assisting
Woodmont
High school from General
Skills
Skills
Vital signs
Patient care
Intake & output
Medication administration
Wound care
Injections
Colostomy care
Glucose check
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