Tonya Courville
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Motivated nursing student and licensed Medical Assistant with over 4 years of experience in Pediatrics, 2 years in Family Health, and hands-on experience as an IMU (Intensive Medical Unit) Patient Care Assistant. Proven track record of high performance both independently and in team environments. Skilled in multitasking, prioritizing workloads, and working with minimal supervision. Detail-oriented and eager to apply medical expertise, patient care experience, and team-building abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant II
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
Medical Assistant II
Kelsey Seybold
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Scheduled appointments
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Medical Assistant
Anchorage Pediatric Group
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Clinical duties, gathering patient vitals, including weight, height, blood pressure, O2 saturations, pulse, temperatures (rectal, oral, axillary), record chief complaints, urinalysis, vaccinations, assist in circumcisions, rapid strep test, influenza swaps, RSV swaps, administering ordered medications such as birth control (Depo- Provera).
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
Medical Assistant
Latouche Pediatrics, LLC
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Clinical duties, gathering patient vitals, including weight, height, blood pressure, record chief complaints, urinalysis, vaccinations, assist in circumcisions, rapid strep test, influenza swaps, RSV swaps, administering ordered medications such as- rocephin, bicillin, decadron, ibuprofen, Tylenol, birth controls
- Order labs & review labs for provider.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Measured patient pulse oximetry
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Medical Assistant
Primary Care Associates
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Clinical duties such as gathering vitals, recording chief complaints, administering vaccines, assisting in stress test, assisting in small procedures such as wart removals, wound treatment
- Blood draws.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake
Family Park Medical Assistant
Medical
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Administrative work: scheduling and records management, check in patients, gathering vital signs, past medical history
- Clinical work: blood draws, Urinalysis, Injections, minor surgery set up and assisting
Patient Care Technician
Marlow Manor Assisted Living
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
- Supported needs of 5+ residents under long-term care
Customer Service Manager
Fred Meyer Customer
01.2009 - 11.2012
- Responsible for front end operation
- First line response to customer problems
- Helped customers and merchants identify services
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags
Personal Care Assistant/PCA
Homewell Senior Care
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Pearland, TX03-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ventura Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Alaska Career College
Anchorage, AKSkills
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Patient Education
- Quick strep and urine HCG testing
- Injections
- Medical terminology
- Pap Smears
- Vital signs documentation
- Minor surgery setup and assistance
- Written and verbal communication
- Cleaning and Sterilizing
- Updating Medical Records
- Vital Signs Collection
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- EMR Systems
- Examination Preparation
- Taking Client Histories
- Preparing Treatment Rooms
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- Basic Life Support/BLS
Education
Anchorage, AK,Ventura, CA
Contact
Rosharon, TX 77583
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant II
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
01.2024 - 09.2024
Medical Assistant II
Kelsey Seybold
01.2023 - 04.2023
Medical Assistant
Anchorage Pediatric Group
11.2021 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant
Latouche Pediatrics, LLC
05.2018 - 07.2020
Medical Assistant
Primary Care Associates
12.2017 - 05.2018
Family Park Medical Assistant
Medical
02.2017 - 05.2017
Patient Care Technician
Marlow Manor Assisted Living
07.2013 - 08.2014
Personal Care Assistant/PCA
Homewell Senior Care
08.2009 - 05.2010
Customer Service Manager
Fred Meyer Customer
01.2009 - 11.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Alaska Career College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ventura Community College
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