Traviona Burton
Columbia,SC
Summary
Focused professional motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering extensive background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing, and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Palmetto Imaging Technology
Columbia, SC
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
Phlebotomist
Mako Medical Laboratories
Columbia, SC
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
Caregiver
Caring Hands Home Care
Batesburg, SC
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy Certification
Carolina Career School
Lexington, SCSkills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Lab specimen preparation
- Venipuncture techniques
- Electronic health records
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Palmetto Imaging Technology
03.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
Mako Medical Laboratories
08.2022 - 02.2025
Caregiver
Caring Hands Home Care
03.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
South Carolina State University
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy Certification
Carolina Career School