Carmen Baker
Columbia
Summary
Experienced in patient intake and triage, facilitating accurate data collection and enhancing clinic workflow efficiency. Administered vaccinations and medications under physician supervision, contributing to improved patient health outcomes while adhering to safety standards. Maintained comprehensive medical records and updated patient information, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care among healthcare teams. Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage, fostering active participation in their healthcare management and improving adherence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1990
1990
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Assistant
JC TOTAL HEALTH
Jefferson City
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake and triage, ensuring accurate data collection and enhancing workflow efficiency within the clinic.
- Administered vaccinations and medications under physician supervision, contributing to improved patient health outcomes and compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated patient information, supporting effective communication and care continuity among healthcare teams.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage, empowering them to take an active role in their healthcare management and improving adherence.
Group Leader
Quest Diagnostics
Columbia
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Training employees in Phelbotomy
- Performing 60+ blood draws daily
- Scheduling Staff for each facility
- Maintaining and ordering supplies for several locations
Dialysis Technician
Dialysis Center Incorporated
Columbia
10.2006 - 12.2017
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and improving patient comfort during sessions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and dialysis machine function, promptly addressing any irregularities to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on treatment processes and self-care techniques, fostering understanding and compliance with their dialysis regimen.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on equipment operation and patient care standards, enhancing team skill sets and performance.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans, contributing to improved treatment efficiency and coordination.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dialysis machines, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and equipment, facilitating timely restocking and minimizing treatment disruptions.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Education
Hallsville High School
Hallsville, MOSkills
- Patient intake
- Triage procedures
- Vaccination administration
- Medication administration
- Medical record management
- Patient education
- Treatment plan communication
- Compliance standards
- Safety protocols
- EHR systems
- Team collaboration
- Data collection
- Clinical documentation
- Quality assurance
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient support
- Patient scheduling
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
JC TOTAL HEALTH
01.2022 - Current
Group Leader
Quest Diagnostics
01.2018 - 12.2021
Dialysis Technician
Dialysis Center Incorporated
10.2006 - 12.2017
Hallsville High School