Unaysha N. Cowan
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Caring and compassionate person that provides thorough clinical, customer service and communication skills. Adaptable to quickly learn new concepts and skills. Pleasant professional consistently striving to create and maintain safe a healthy environment for medical facilities. Skilled at carefully and thoroughly explaining complex procedures in easy to understand terms. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking some entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant, Pulmonary
New York Presbyyterian Medical Group
The Bronx, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper equipment availability.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Conducted spirometry testing and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine
New York Presbyterian Medical Center
Ossining, NY
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Performed basic diagnostic procedures such as vitals and EKG'S, as well as documents patient care given.
- Collected blood specimen from patients using venipuncture and followed aseptic techniques.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Measured vital signs and takes medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Medical Assistant
Access Staffing at NYP Hudson Valley
Putnam Valley, NY
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phoned-in prescription refill requests.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Performed basic diagnostic procedures such as vitals and EKG'S, as well as documented patient care given.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Lab draws from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and followed aseptic techniques.
Nursing Assistant
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY
07.2012 - 12.2021
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Performed basic diagnostic procedures such as vitals and EKG'S, as well documented patient care given.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
Patient Transporter
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY
09.2008 - 07.2012
- Transported patients of all ages throughout the hospital in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintained transport equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner
- Identified opportunities to improve productivity, quality and effectiveness of processes
Education
BLS - Basic Life Support Certification
American Red Cross
New York, NY07-2025
Medical Assistant Certificate -
THE NEW YORK SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL & DENTAL ASSISTANTS
Long Island City, NY04.2006
High School Diploma -
University Heights High School
The Bronx, NY06.2002
Skills
- Patient Care
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Medical terminology knowledge
- HIPAA
- Friendly, positive attitude
- First Aid
- Verbal Communication
- Coding
- Customer Service
- Prioritizing
Timeline
Medical Assistant, Pulmonary
New York Presbyyterian Medical Group
09.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine
New York Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2022 - 09.2025
Medical Assistant
Access Staffing at NYP Hudson Valley
03.2022 - 09.2022
Nursing Assistant
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
07.2012 - 12.2021
Patient Transporter
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
09.2008 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
University Heights High School
Medical Assistant Certificate -
THE NEW YORK SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL & DENTAL ASSISTANTS
BLS - Basic Life Support Certification
American Red Cross