Vanessa Bartholomew
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic healthcare professional who believes in treating the whole person, not just symptoms. Passionate about preventative care, lifestyle medicine, and helping others feel their best from the inside out. Always open to learning and growing in the wellness space. Currently a full-time college student pursuing my nursing degree and continuing to deepen my knowledge in integrative health.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/Clinical Coordinator
Peak Performance & Prevention
Puyallup, WA
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered care in a holistic and preventative health setting
- Assisted providers with clinical procedures, including IV therapy, injections, and patient prep under direct supervision
- Performed medical assistant duties such as taking vitals, rooming patients, documenting visits, phlebotomy, and supporting overall clinical flow
- Built strong relationships with patients by creating a welcoming, supportive, and wellness-focused environment
- Educated patients on treatment plans, supplements, and lifestyle recommendations aligned with integrative care
- Managed front office responsibilities including patient check-in/check-out, scheduling, and answering phones
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured HIPAA compliance
- Assisted with inventory management, restocking medical supplies, and tracking clinic needs
- Supported clinic operations by coordinating workflows between providers and administrative staff
- Contributed to community outreach and wellness events to promote preventative healthcare services
- Helped create a clean, organized, and calming clinical environment aligned with holistic care standards
- Assisted in IV room setup and breakdown, ensuring patient safety and comfort
- Supported patient education on preventative health practices, nutrition, and wellness therapies
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrative, whole-person care
- Assisted with social media or marketing efforts to promote clinic services and events
Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant Apprentice
MULTICARE
Tacoma
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisting physician during examinations and procedures (Setting up sterile field, prepparing the right equipments for the procedures and examinations, cleaning surgical site with iodine or chloroprene solutions)
- Medication administration (Vaccinations, Orally, Topically, Vaginally, Rectally, Sublingually)
- Phlebotomy (Take quality samples that have accurate diagnostic values)
- Assisting with EKG's (Accurately recording heart test results, stress tests, educating patients with medications and nutrition)
- Wound care (Change dressings, and take wound cultures)
- Performing basic laboratory tests (POC Testing, Glucose testing, capillary technique, and Red blood cell percentage)
- Eye and Ear exams
- Sports Physicals
- Annual Wellness checks
- Prescription refills
- Welcoming patients
- Being a Patient advocate
- Scheduling/Rescheduling Appointments
- Handling correspondence, billing and bookkeeping.
- Updating and filling patient medical records
- Answering phone calls
Daycare Assistant Teacher
RENU HOPE FOUNDATION
92026
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicated those objectives to children.
- Arranged indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities and safety.
- Provided diverse materials and resources for children to explore new concepts and learn problemsolving.
- Evaluated childs performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Taught developmentally appropriate skills to promote academic, social and emotional growth.
- Taught proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
Lifeguard
ANTHEM RECREATIONAL CENTER
Florence, AZ
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Monitored pool to identify individuals in distress or other emergency situations.
- Attended regularly scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
- Enforced Pool regulations and safety policies around the pool and facility areas.
- Inspected recreational rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, and chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage and wear.
- Emergency medical treatments performed, and relevant incident information.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance, immediately acting to provide aid.
Education
High School Diploma -
Florence High School
Florence, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Diagnostic Procedures
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Customer Service
- Compassionate
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Quick Problem Solver
- IV Therapy Support & Clinical Setup
- Patient Safety & Comfort Management
- Patient Education (Preventative Health & Wellness)
- Nutrition & Lifestyle Guidance Support
- Integrative & Holistic Care Practices
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Healthcare Team Communication
- Social Media Marketing for Healthcare
- Event Promotion & Community Outreach
Certification
- Certified IV Technician, Phlebotomy Career Training -04/25/2025
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Languages
Hawaiian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/Clinical Coordinator
Peak Performance & Prevention
01.2023 - 09.2025
Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant Apprentice
MULTICARE
02.2022 - 12.2022
Daycare Assistant Teacher
RENU HOPE FOUNDATION
08.2019 - 06.2021
Lifeguard
ANTHEM RECREATIONAL CENTER
04.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Florence High School
References
References available upon request.
IV Technician
Functioned as an IV Technician under direct provider supervision, assisting with IV therapy preparation, room setup, patient monitoring, and post-treatment care while maintaining strict safety and infection control protocols