Kemari McGraw
Lexington
Summary
Proven expertise in phlebotomy and patient care, honed across roles at Lexington Clinic and other healthcare settings. Excelled in maintaining privacy and confidentiality, enhancing patient satisfaction through efficient procedures. Demonstrated strong team collaboration and a results-driven approach, significantly improving clinical operations. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endocrinology
Lexington Clinic
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisting Doctors with exams and Thyroid Biopsies
- Gathering new information from patients
- Drawing blood
- Capillary punctures
- Subcutaneous injections
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
Resident Care Aide
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2018 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, and helped protect each person from any harm.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Private Caregiver
Bluegrass Care Navigators
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Assisted with bathing and grooming.
- Assisted with homework and reading
UK Health Care - Team Blue
Medical Assisting
01.2024 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Education
Medical Assisting
MedQuest College
Lexington, KY03.2020
High School Diploma -
Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY07.2015
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Meal preparation
- Phlebotomy
- Vital signs
- Injections
- Patient Care
- Reliable team player
Certification
- CPR
- HIPPA
- Blood-borne pathogens
Timeline
UK Health Care - Team Blue
Medical Assisting
01.2024 - Current
Endocrinology
Lexington Clinic
01.2020 - 03.2020
Resident Care Aide
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2018 - Current
Private Caregiver
Bluegrass Care Navigators
06.2016 - 03.2017
- CPR
- HIPPA
- Blood-borne pathogens
Medical Assisting
MedQuest College
High School Diploma -
Bryan Station High School
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