Kelly Whitaker
Louisville
Summary
Dedicated Certified Medical Assistant with strong skills in patient education, vital signs collection, and medication administration. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and healthcare coordination.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
UofL Health
louisville
08.2007 - Current
- Managed patient scheduling and coordination for medical appointments.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sterilization of equipment.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
- Administered injections, medications, and basic laboratory tests according to physician instructions.
- Ensured accurate patient records in electronic health systems to support effective care delivery.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials.
- Facilitated communication between patients and physicians by relaying concerns, condition updates, and refill requests.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Supported minor surgical procedures by assisting with suturing lacerations and removing stitches under physician direction.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butler Traditional High School
Louisville, KY05-1996
Skills
- patient care
- patient assessments
- vital signs collection
- blood pressure measurement
- vital sign monitoring
- medication administration
- wound care
- injection administration
- venipuncture and phlebotomy
- laboratory specimen preparation
- specimen collection
- EKG setup and monitoring
- healthcare coordination
- electronic health records
- clinical documentation
- insurance authorizations
- triage assessment
- basic life support
- multitasking and organization
- effective communication
- customer service
- patient education
- healthcare procedures
- stocking supplies
Certification
certified medical assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
UofL Health
08.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Butler Traditional High School