Teneka Proctor
Oxon Hill,MD
Summary
MEDICAL ASSITANT/ PHLEBOTOMIST PROFESSIONAL Detail Oriented & Outstanding Work Ethic PROFILE A dedicated Medical Professional with clinical experience as a medical assistant, endoscopy post procedure technician and phlebotomist with a commitment to outstanding patient care. Easily able to adapt to fast paced environments while maintaining a composed and professional disposition with patients and medical staff. Also, detail oriented, self-motivated and possess an outstanding work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Post Procedure Technician
Gastro Health
04.2022 - Current
- Answer patient questions and address their concerns
- Observe patient vital signs
- Assist with recovery of patients after procedures
- Administer necessary medication to patients under physician order
- Keep patients informed throughout duration of t procedure
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Coordinated and maintained patient charts by recording information and ensuring confidentiality.
- Ambulated and assisted patients before and after procedures.
- Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
Phlebotomy Technician
Gastro HEALTH
04.2022 - Current
- Perform capillary and venous access procedures on infants, pediatrics, and adult patients using standard needle and syringe, as well as multi-tube needle holder
- Ensuring patient’s sample meets specimen requirements for all tests collected, sufficient volume for
- Testing, correct collection tube used, insuring proper dilution factor for anticoagulated specimens
- Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following policies and procedures; complying with legal and federal regulations
- Maintain accurate medical record and laboratory requisitioning for appropriate billing documentation
- Determines most effective way to collect blood samples and other specimens, prepares samples for laboratory testing, and conducts screening procedures to benefit patients
- Verifies test requests by comparing data with nursing station log and notifying unit staff of any differences
- Confirms patient identification and informs patients of sampling process
- Collects blood samples with use of finger and venipuncture sticks
- Uses aseptic technique, adheres to departmental policies, and follows isolation protocols to preserve specimen integrity
- Obtains therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by working with nursing staff to verify that drug dose and collection time are suitable
- Tracks specimens that have been collected by initialing, date, and noting time of collection
- It also keeps daily tally of collections made
- Checks blood sugar levels at bedside, records data, and informs unit nurse-manager of findings.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
Medical Assistant
Gastro Health
04.2022 - Current
- Triage patients along with taking vital signs, recording weight documenting results accurately
- Prepare patient for exams and assisting physicians during examinations
- Scheduling patient appointments, updating medical records & charts
- Answer telephones, medical questions, filing out insurance forms and other forms when needed
- Prior Authorizations for medical procedures
- Provide quality assistance to patient and provider
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
- Obtained blood samples by venipuncture and or finger stick
Activities Assistant
The Fairfax At Sunrise
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Provided group and individual activities for patients
- Escorted patient to offsite doctor appointments
- Documented and maintained activity log for patients
- Maintained supplies, equipment, and storage areas
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
- Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied residents throughout excursions.
Activities Assistant
Genesis Potomac Center
07.2008 - 04.2018
- Assists in maintaining balanced resident centered activity program for Sunrise community following
- Activity Program Guidelines, Programming Guide(s), and direction from immediate supervisor
- Assists with and supports t networking actions for retaining volunteer base, maintaining relationship with local businesses organizations and schools
- Assist with facilitation of welcoming new residents, transfer of residents to medical facilities, and transportation coordination for medical visits
- Reviews, reads, notates, and initializes Daily Log and Department Log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes as well as activities information
- Demonstrates proficiency and understands the QA (Quality Assurance Process) & essential quality service standards pertaining to enriching resident centered activities and programming; partners with community team in striving for excellent quality care & service delivery as measured in the QA process
- Partners with community team to ensure community follows OSHA requirements and promotion of Risk
- Management programs and policies, adherence to safety rules and regulations
Unit Clerk
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Prepared and compiled records in nursing unit of hospital or medical facility
- Recorded name of patient, address, and name of attending physician to prepare medical records on new patients for attending physician
- Maintained files on medical records of patients in unit
- Prepared notices of patient’s discharge
- Answered telephone and intercom calls and provided information to patients, medical staff, and visitors
Education
High School Diploma -
Oxon Hill High School
05.2007
Skills
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Specimen Collection
- OSHA Regulations
Certification
Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Fairfax, VA (CPR)
Completed 10/22
NPCE ( National Phlebotomy Certification)
(CPT)
Completed 01/23
Timeline
Endoscopy Post Procedure Technician
Gastro Health
04.2022 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Gastro HEALTH
04.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Gastro Health
04.2022 - Current
Activities Assistant
The Fairfax At Sunrise
04.2018 - 04.2022
Activities Assistant
Genesis Potomac Center
07.2008 - 04.2018
Unit Clerk
07.2008 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Oxon Hill High School