Dannell Porter
Lexington
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Kentucky Urgent care
Medical Assistance
Lexington
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and appointment reminders to enhance access to care.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sanitation protocols.
- Administered medications and performed basic laboratory tests as directed.
- Streamlined referrals to specialists and managed insurance verifications to support patient continuity of care.
- Maintained electronic health records with attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Caregiver
Brookedale Senior Living
Lexington
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored residents' health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Organized recreational activities to promote social engagement among residents.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create personalized care plans.
- Documented resident observations accurately in care logs for continuity of care.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of living spaces and common areas.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
College For Technical Education
05.2020 - 06.2021
Henry Clay
Lexington, KYSkills
- Patient scheduling
- Electronic health records
- Clinical assessment
- Vital sign monitoring
- Care planning
- Health monitoring
- Patient education
- Quality assurance
- Patient interaction
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Medical software
Timeline
Kentucky Urgent care
Medical Assistance
08.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
College For Technical Education
05.2020 - 06.2021
Caregiver
Brookedale Senior Living
01.2017 - 03.2019
Henry Clay