VANESSA MAY
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Compassionate healthcare support professional completing Medical Assisting training, with hands-on experience in personal care, pharmacy support, and patient-centered service. Supports vital signs, mobility assistance, documentation, confidentiality, and clear communication while helping maintain safe, organized patient flow under licensed supervision.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
The Jewish Community Center
Buffalo, NY
10.2018 - Current
- Delivered attentive, hands-on care for children from 2 weeks to 5 years, ensuring a safe and organized environment that promotes well-being.
- Monitored individual needs and communicated observations effectively with families and coworkers to support child development.
- Supported developmental, personal-care, and daily living needs with patience and professionalism, fostering a nurturing environment.
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accurate routines and confidentiality.
Personal Care Assistant
Aftercare Nursing
Buffalo, NY
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported clients with daily living activities, personal hygiene, mobility, and household tasks to enhance their quality of life.
- Delivered individualized support while ensuring respect for clients' privacy, dignity, and unique care needs.
- Implemented safe patient-transfer and mobility techniques while effectively communicating changes or concerns to ensure client safety.
Cashier / Pharmacy Technician
Tops Friendly Markets
Buffalo, NY
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Delivered professional customer service while managing confidential health-related interactions to ensure customer privacy.
- Facilitated prescription-related purchases and effectively directed inquiries to appropriate resources for timely assistance.
- Ensured accuracy in transactions and inventory management while addressing multiple customer requests efficiently.
- Supported pharmacy operations by sorting medications and maintaining medical inventory.
Education
Medical Assisting -
Bryant & Stratton College
Buffalo, NY10-2026
Associate degree - General Studies
SUNY Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY05-2017
High school diploma -
Middle Early College
Buffalo, NY06-2016
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Pediatric and adult care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pulse oximetry / SpO2 monitoring
- Patient transfer methods
- Medication administration
- Pharmacy and medical inventory
- EMR/EHR familiarity
- Patient communication
- Confidential communication
- Organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative teamwork
- Microsoft Office
- Collaborative teamwork
Personal Information
Availability: Available for onsite clinical work and rotating/weekend scheduling as required.
Certification
Personal Care Aide (PCA) | CPR Certification | First Aid Certification | MAT certification
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
English — Expert
Custom
October 3, 2026
Hiring Manager
Kaleida Health
Buffalo, NY
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am excited to apply for the Medical Assistant position with Kaleida Health at Buffalo General Medical Center. I am currently completing my Medical Assisting program at Bryant & Stratton College and am eager to begin building my career in a clinical environment where I can use my healthcare experience, patient-care skills, and strong work ethic. My previous experience as a Personal Care Assistant gave me direct experience supporting individuals with daily care, hygiene, mobility, and patient-centered needs. In addition, my pharmacy experience at Tops Friendly Markets provided exposure to medication-related tasks, medical inventory, prescription purchases, and professional customer communication. My current Medical Assisting education is further developing my skills in vital signs, EKG, patient care, pharmacology, medical terminology, and clinical procedures. I am particularly interested in this opportunity because the position combines clinical support with patient flow and clerical responsibilities. I am comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds, communicating clearly, staying organized in busy settings, and following established procedures. I also understand the importance of working within my scope and under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals would appreciate the opportunity to bring my compassion, reliability, healthcare background, and willingness to learn to Kaleida Health. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my background and current Medical Assisting education could contribute to your team.
Sincerely,
Vanessa May
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Aftercare Nursing
11.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Teacher
The Jewish Community Center
10.2018 - Current
Cashier / Pharmacy Technician
Tops Friendly Markets
06.2016 - 06.2018
Medical Assisting -
Bryant & Stratton College
Associate degree - General Studies
SUNY Erie Community College
High school diploma -
Middle Early College