Akeema Sullivan
Gaffney
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Cherokee Medical Center
Gaffney
07.2023 - Current
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Medical Assistant
Spartanburg Medical Center
Spartanburg
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Medical Assistant
Spartanburg Medical Center
Boiling Springs
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Medical Assistant
Spartanburg Regional
Spartanburg
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Virginia College
Spartanburg, South Carolina01-2018
High School Diploma -
Gaffney High
Gaffney, SC05-2010
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Medical record management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Written communication
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Cherokee Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Spartanburg Medical Center
02.2022 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant
Spartanburg Medical Center
06.2019 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant
Spartanburg Regional
04.2018 - 06.2019
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Virginia College
High School Diploma -
Gaffney High