Theresa Prochorow
Ocean Shores,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with extensive experience performing medical clerical duties and patient screenings in a busy clinical setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Brookdale senior Living Ocean shores
Ocean Shores, WA
05.2018 - Current
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Ordered medicines daily to ensure compliance with demands and needs.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics Beaverton Or
Beaverton, OR
06.2018 - Current
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories, and measuring vital signs.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Evaluated accuracy and compliance of all documentation and reports.
Certified Medical Assistant
Randle Clinic
Randle, WA
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
- Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Emergency Room Technician
Morton Medical Center
Morton, WA
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Took patients’ vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Monitored patients’ condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring an immediate response.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL2015
Skills
- Patient education
- HIPAA
- Sharps disposal
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient-oriented
- Drug administration trained
- Medical coding capability
- Blood Withdrawal certification
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics Beaverton Or
06.2018 - Current
Medication Technician
Brookdale senior Living Ocean shores
05.2018 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Randle Clinic
07.2016 - 03.2018
Emergency Room Technician
Morton Medical Center
05.2015 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Keiser University