Veronica Hawkins
Milwaukee
Summary
Personable and compassionate candidate with strong communication skills and dedication to patient care. Understanding of medical terminology and proficiency with electronic health records enhances ability to support healthcare teams. Focused on providing quality patient experiences and contributing to efficient clinical operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Campus
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted with patient intake and medical history documentation.
- Supported healthcare providers in performing routine clinical tasks.
- Managed appointment scheduling and follow-up communications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Medical Assistant Student Intern
Advocate Aurora Healthcare Six Points
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported clinical staff in patient care activities, enhancing overall service delivery.
- Administered basic medical procedures under supervision, fostering hands-on learning experience.
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems for data entry and retrieval, improving information accessibility.
- Observed and assisted in routine administrative tasks, gaining insight into healthcare operations.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing surfaces and setting up necessary equipment prior to appointments, enhancing overall cleanliness standards within the clinic setting.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Herzing University
Brookfield, WI09.2023
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI06.2022
Associate's Degree - Sterile Processing
Herzing University
Brookfield, WI08-2025
Skills
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Administrative Duties
- Patient Engagement
- Explaining Procedures to Patients
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Updating Charts
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Escorting
- Examination Room Preparation
- Medical Billing
- Blood Collections
- Physical Examinations
- Sterilize Instruments
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Updating Medical Records
- Patient intake processing
- Medical history documentation
- Appointment scheduling
- Clinical task support
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Campus
09.2023 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant Student Intern
Advocate Aurora Healthcare Six Points
07.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Herzing University
Associate's Degree - Sterile Processing
Herzing University
CPR/AED & First Aid Certified
- Performed high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- Certified in proper use of AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- Able to identify cardiac arrest and begin immediate intervention
- Trained in rescue breathing and choking response
- Skilled in one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR techniques
- Understanding of universal precautions and barrier devices
- Certified to respond in medical and emergency settings