RoryWhittney Carter

Background very multiversatile. Have extensive medical experience, behavioral and communication.

Nursing Assistant at Dawson Medical Group/Dermatology (2012-10 – 2013-12)

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Scheduled appointments, confirmed appointments, labs, Irrigation tech to clean and irrigate ears. Also hearing aid requests, fittings, appointments.
• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
• Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
• Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Administered medications or treatments such as catheterizations, suppositories, enemas and douches as directed by nurse or physician.

Medical Assistant/Surgery Tech at Oklahoma Orthopedics (2008-04 – 2012-12)

• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
• Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
• Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
• Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
• Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
• Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
• Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
• Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.

Medical positions at Multiple Medical Facilities (2003-01 – 2009-12)

3 other medical jobs since 2004 prior to medical assistant/surgery tech with okc Orthopedics (2003-2009)

High School Diploma – Thomson High School (2005-05)

Unfinished in RN/BSN program – OCCC and OSU OKC