TRICIA SUDDARD
Certified Medical Assistant
Glens Falls,NY
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 22 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Hudson Headwaters Health Network
Queensbury, NY
11.2020 - Current
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- 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.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
PCA, Telemetry Tech
Glens Falls, Hospital
Glens Falls, NY
02.2016 - 07.2021
- Provides high-quality patient care on the Telemetry Floor
- Displaying strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, glucose checks and direct patient care
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, incontinent issues, emptying drainage bags and bathing
- Chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery and empathetic care
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team of patients' status.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
Education
GED -
Hudson Falls High School
Skills
Patient Care & safetyMedical TerminologyElectronic Medical RecordVital Signs and Patient MonitoringPatient Advocacy and SupportMonitor Telemetry
Compassionate
Point of care testing
Cardiac monitors
Electronic health records
Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
Ambulating and repositioning patients
Certification
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Hudson Headwaters Health Network
11.2020 - Current
PCA, Telemetry Tech
Glens Falls, Hospital
02.2016 - 07.2021
GED -
Hudson Falls High School