VANESSA DALY
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with over 8 years of healthcare experience, including expertise in allergy skin testing, injections, and patient care. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while delivering safe, quality care. Actively pursuing PRN or part-time Medical Assistant roles.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
ALLERGY ASTHMA AFFILIATES
Knoxville, TN
06.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a busy allergy and asthma specialty clinic.
- Administer injections and immunizations safely and accurately.
- Perform allergy skin testing according to established protocols.
- Assisted providers with clinical procedures and delivered patient care to enhance overall treatment experience.
- Prepared patients for examinations and testing, ensuring comfort and understanding of procedures.
- Obtain and document patient information and vital signs.
- Communicated with patients about procedures and follow-up care, fostering clear understanding and adherence to medical instructions.
- Work collaboratively with providers and staff to maintain efficient patient flow.
Patient Care Technician
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER
Knoxville, TN
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided hands-on patient care in a hospital environment.
- Monitored patients' conditions and promptly communicated changes to nursing team to ensure timely care.
- Supported patients with daily care, mobility, and personal needs to enhance overall well-being.
- Monitored patients' conditions and promptly communicated changes to the nursing team to ensure timely care.
- Ensured safe and comfortable patient environment by adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Worked effectively with nurses, providers, patients, and families.
- Gained experience over one year in a hospital setting
Certified Nursing Assistant
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Knoxville, TN
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Delivered compassionate hands-on care to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Supported residents with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and personal care to promote independence.
- Maintained resident safety, dignity, and comfort.
- Ensured resident safety, dignity, and comfort through vigilant monitoring and support.
- Collaborated with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
- 3 Years
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Allergy skin testing
- Injections & immunizations
- Clinical procedures
- Patient intake
- Medication management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication management
- Patient documentation
- Exam room preparation
- Patient education
- Patient communication
- Care coordination
- Allergy testing
- Pulmonary function testing
- Health screening
- Medical records
- Infection control
- Billing and coding support
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA regulations
- Patient education materials
- Medication management
Personal Information
- Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT | BLS CERTIFIED-CPR CERTIFIED
- Availability: Seeking PRN or part-time Medical Assistant opportunities, particularly Saturdays, occasional evenings, or flexible shifts around current Monday–Friday employment.
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) — Certified, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CPR-Certified
Timeline
Medical Assistant
ALLERGY ASTHMA AFFILIATES
06.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER
03.2020 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
01.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE