Tia Thomas
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Compassionate Student Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing high-quality patient care within diverse clinical settings. Boast strong medical ethics, critical thinking skills and keen understanding of nursing procedures. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals. Proven track record of adding value to previous positions through commitment, adaptability and eagerness for professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Dedicated Medical Center and Urgent Care
Jacksonville, FL
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Certified Medical Assistant
Medely
Show Low, AZ
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided direct patient care by assisting with treatments and administering medications as directed by physicians.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Certified Medical Assistant/ Customer Service Representative
UF Health
Jacksonville, FL
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Family Care Partners
Jacksonville, FL
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Medical Assistant
Family Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Concorde Career College
Jacksonville, FL11-2024
Medical Assistant Program -
Jacksonville Job Corps Center
Jacksonville, FL01-2017
High School Diploma -
First Coast High school
06.2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Foley care
- Foley insertion
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Vital Signs
- ADLs
- IV therapy
- Documentation
- Trachea care
- wound care
- IV insertion
- NG insertion
- Specimen collection
- I & O
- Chest tube maintenance
- Patient education
- Suture removal
- Staple removal
- Colostomy care
- CPR/BLS
- G-Tube Management
- Head-to-toe assessment
- Daily weights
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Medical Assistant
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- CPR/BLS
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Dedicated Medical Center and Urgent Care
09.2022 - 10.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Medely
03.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Medical Assistant/ Customer Service Representative
UF Health
01.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Family Care Partners
01.2019 - 01.2021
Medical Assistant
Family Medical Center
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Medical Assistant
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- CPR/BLS
LPN - Practical Nursing
Concorde Career College
Medical Assistant Program -
Jacksonville Job Corps Center
High School Diploma -
First Coast High school
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