Michelle Edwards

Accomplished Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with 30+ years’ experience across cardiology, urgent care, and emergency medical services. Proficient in phlebotomy, EKGs, Epic EMR, and medication authorizations. Skilled in patient care, crisis intervention, and supporting minor procedures. Strong foundation in medical terminology, infection control, and medical ethics, with proven ability to manage busy clinic operations and deliver compassionate care.

Medical Assistant - St. Luke’s Health System, Idaho Cardiology Associates - Meridian, ID

(2025-08)

• Deliver high-quality patient care to 30+ patients daily in a busy specialty-based cardiology clinic, ensuring efficient and compassionate service.
• Prepare patients for provider visits and independently perform nurse visits, improving clinic workflow and patient satisfaction.
• Place cardiac monitors on patients, ensuring accurate data collection for diagnostic and treatment purposes.
• Utilize Epic electronic medical records system to document patient information, enhancing accuracy and accessibility of medical data.
• Complete medication refills and medication prior authorizations, reducing patient wait times and supporting medication adherence.

Medical Assistant - Valor Health Family Medicine / Urgent Care - Emmett, ID

(2023-07)

• Provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced family medicine and urgent care setting, supporting diverse patient needs.
• Take and record vital signs for 20+ patients per shift and assist physicians during examinations, ensuring accurate clinical assessments.
• Collect and prepare specimens and conduct laboratory testing, contributing to timely and reliable diagnostic results.

Youth Counselor - Cherry Gulch - Emmett, ID

(2022-05)

• Provide therapeutic support to middle school boys in a residential boarding school, fostering emotional growth and stability.
• Ensure continuous supervision and emotional support in a structured environment, promoting safety and positive behavior.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and implement individualized behavior management plans, achieving measurable improvements in student conduct.

Home Health Aide - Home Health Care - Emmett, ID

(2019-11 - 2022-05)

• Delivered non-medical care and companionship for an elderly parent, enhancing quality of life and emotional well-being.
• Assisted with personal care, transportation, daily living activities, and household management, supporting independent living.
• Monitored health status, reported changes to healthcare professionals, and administered prescribed medication under nurse supervision, ensuring patient safety.

Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare Facility - Emmett, ID

(1995-12 - 1998-07)

• Provided comprehensive care for elderly patients in a healthcare facility, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Assisted with personal care, companionship, transportation, and activities of daily living, improving patient satisfaction.
• Served as primary caregiver and liaison between patients and medical staff; monitored and recorded vital signs to support clinical decision-making.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Emergency Medical Services - Emmett, ID

(1993-01 - 1995-12)

• Delivered pre-hospital care and patient transport as a certified EMT, ensuring rapid response and stabilization.
• Coordinated with medical teams for emergency treatment and patient stabilization, improving patient outcomes in critical situations.
• Performed basic and advanced life support techniques and maintained ambulance medical supplies and equipment, ensuring readiness for emergencies.

Emergency Medical Technician (Certification) - West Hills College Lemoore

ECG Technician / I.V. Technician (Certified) - Phlebotomy Training Specialists

Clinical Medical Assistant (Certified) - Stepful / National HealthCareer Association

Phlebotomy Technician / National Certified Phlebotomist (Certified) - Phlebotomy Training Specialists

Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide (Certificate) - Hanford Adult School

Nurse Assistant (Certificate) - American Red Cross