Kimberly Lemus
Medical Assistant/Student
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
ED Technician
Adventist HealthCare
06.2023 - Current
- Upheld patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.
- Assisted physicians in performing minor procedures such as suturing wounds, splinting fractures, and applying dressings to ensure optimal healing outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in escalating urgent cases to the appropriate healthcare professional for timely intervention when needed.
- Streamlined ED operations by stocking treatment rooms with necessary supplies and maintaining cleanliness in all areas.
- Reduced wait times for laboratory results by efficiently collecting blood samples using proper venipuncture technique.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Medical Assistant
Capital Women's Care
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Maintain medical supplies inventory and performed preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating
- Arranging laboratory services, obtaining vitals, blood draw, handling specimens, and injections
- Transmitting prescription refills as directed
- Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, diagnostic and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential
- Provides instructions and directions to patients regarding diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatments
Medical Assistant
Patient
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Located patients, obtained accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaged patients, assessed patient's medical condition, and prepared patients for physical and medical treatment by physicians and nurses
- Electronically ordered labs, X-rays, and medical supplies as directed
- Assisted with obtaining 12-lead EKGs, and Splints
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
Emergency Department Technician
Holy Cross Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted with transporting patients, supplies, specimens, and medications
- Assisted in obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV, heparin/saline locks
- Assisted with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints, and dressing
- Responded to emergencies, including initiation of emergency measures
- Assisted with obtaining and documentation of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and blood pressure monitoring systems
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given
Clinical/Patient Care Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
10.2016 - 07.2020
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Science
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 08.2014 - 05.2020
Skills
Phlebotomy
Patient Scheduling
Medication Prior Authorization
EMR / EHR
ICD-10 Coding
Patient Assessments
Direct Patient Care
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Adaptability
Time Management
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Volunteer Experience
Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department, Riverdale MD- Emergency Medical Technician
July 2022- Present
- Assess a patient's condition and provide sick or injured patients first aid treatment or life support care.
- Manage general medical complaints of altered status, respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, allergic reactions, seizures, poisoning behavioral emergencies, environmental emergencies, and psychological crises.
- Reassuring patients and bystanders by working in a confident, efficient manner
- Communicate with other emergency services, such as firefighters and police officers, to respond to calls for help.
- Function within the scope of care defined by state, regional, and local regulatory agencies
University of Maryland, College Park- Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension Intern
June 2021-August 2021
- Developed applications that support healthy living
- Different program promotion by social media
- Conducted need assessments, developed theory-based education, and implemented and evaluated them.
Timeline
ED Technician
Adventist HealthCare
06.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Capital Women's Care
10.2021 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
Patient
04.2021 - 10.2021
Emergency Department Technician
Holy Cross Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2021
Clinical/Patient Care Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
10.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Family Science
University of Maryland - College Park
08.2014 - 05.2020
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