Wendy Punnette-Grandison
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Skilled Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Mount Sinai Hospital, a fast-paced healthcare settings with a strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems. Showcased ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments or demands. Ensuring high-quality patient care and efficiency in clinical settings. Proven ability in sterilization techniques and HIPAA compliance, contributing to enhanced patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Mount Sinai Hospital
Queens, NY
12.2016 - Current
- Monitoring and recording all relevant patient data in the charting system, Epic.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates, or refill requests, to facilitate treatment.
- Kept crash carts with necessary supplies, instruments, IV equipment, suction supplies, and nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airway supplies.
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.
- Assisting physicians and nurses in various forms of patient care and preparation for medical examinations.
- Sterilizing and preparing critical care rooms for notifications, and cardiac monitors.
- Assisted with an operative cardiac notification for critical care, including continuous cardiac monitoring with an alarming system, performing necessary CPR, placing the patient on a cardiac monitor, EKG, blood draw, and providing patient monitor (1:1) care.
- Helping to implement quality control in compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
- Performing daily EKGs and blood draws.
- BLS – American Heart Association
OB/GYN - Clinic
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Specimen Collection (BV, Culture, Biopsy, and Pap)
- Clean and prep the room with the necessary gynecology tools for procedures and examinations.
- Daily blood draw, trimester labs, RH factors, genetic testing, and hormones panel
- Electronic fetal monitoring (NST)
- 24-hour urinalysis.
- Clean instruments for autoclaving
- Pelvic exams.
- Colposcopy
- Triage and vital signs (using Chart Max, SCM, and Ego Gold).
- Preparing specimens for lab analysis (Quest, Sunshine, and North Shore)
- Biopsy (punch and endometrium)
- Assessed and monitored fetal heart rate patterns, uterine contractions, and maternal vital signs during labor.
EKG Specialist w/ 24HR Blood Pressure Monitor (Contracted)
New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
01.2022 - 10.2022
- 24-hour Blood Pressure Holter Monitoring
- Download and upload blood pressure results in the Epic system and patient chart.
- Non-invasive telemonitoring.
- Pediatrics and outpatient EKG.
- EKG continuous monitoring, with accurate interpretations of cardiac rhythms before transmitting to the cardiologist, uses the MUSE system.
- Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
- Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
Medical Assistant
New York Presbyterian
Brooklyn, NY
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Obtained patient information and performed vital signs tests.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription, and data entry into the electronic health record system.
- Wound care, including suture removal, changing dressings on wounds to prevent infection, and checking for healing.
- Appointment scheduling and prescription confirmations.
- Kept the facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments.
- Followed all safety protocols.
- Questions and answers: pre-procedural examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates, or refill requests, to facilitate treatment.
- Educated patients about medications and procedures, per physicians' instructions.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Medical Assistant
MedRight Urgent Care (All Medical Bio-Reference -Adecco)
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis, clean catch, and blood glucose levels, under a physician's or registered nurse's direct supervision.
- Proficient in all aspects of emergency patient care, including triage.
- Prepared and sanitized treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Collecting patient information, performing the necessary vital signs, and charting.
- Performed daily blood draws and electrocardiograms.
- Rapid PCR Covid swab, and Strep testing.
- Followed safety procedures, OSHA, and HIPAA guidelines.
- Citi Field and Barclays Center: All Games—COVID nasopharyngeal swabs were safely and accurately performed on players and attendees.
- Assisted back-office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Education
NHA -Certified - Phlebotomy / EKG Technician
New York Institute of Medical Careers
Queens, NY09.2018
NHA – Certified - Clinical Medical Assistant
Center for Allied Health (CAHE)
Brooklyn, NY06.2017
Medical E-Record and Office Administration
SUNY Brooklyn Education Opportunity Center
Brooklyn, New York12-2016
High School Equivalency Diploma -
New York State Department of Education
01.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Medgar Evers College
1650 Bedford AveSkills
- Monitoring patient progress
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Communication Skills
- Medical office administration
- Patient-focused care
- Venipuncture and Electrocardiogram
- Clinical documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- OB/GYN procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Restocking lab supplies
- Lab equipment calibration
- Direct patient care
- Quick problem solver
Certification
- NHA - Certified: Medical Administrative Assistant
- NHA - Certified: Clinical Medical Assistant
- NHA - Certified: EKG Technician
- NHA - Certified: Phlebotomy Technician
- American Heart Association: BLS (CPR and AED)
- Certificate: Microsoft Word/ Excel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
OB/GYN - Clinic
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2024
EKG Specialist w/ 24HR Blood Pressure Monitor (Contracted)
New York Presbyterian Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant
New York Presbyterian
05.2021 - 07.2021
Medical Assistant
MedRight Urgent Care (All Medical Bio-Reference -Adecco)
12.2019 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant
Mount Sinai Hospital
12.2016 - Current
NHA -Certified - Phlebotomy / EKG Technician
New York Institute of Medical Careers
NHA – Certified - Clinical Medical Assistant
Center for Allied Health (CAHE)
Medical E-Record and Office Administration
SUNY Brooklyn Education Opportunity Center
High School Equivalency Diploma -
New York State Department of Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Medgar Evers College