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)
