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Melanie F.

Melanie F.

$20.00 / hr

Jefferson, GA

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About Melanie

Professional Summary Certified and Registered Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant/Medical Assistant with 6+ years' experience obtaining, preparing, and processing many specimen samples; in a Hospital and Clinic setting. Reassuring and professional interpersonal manners and excellent patient-relations skills - known for having a gentle touch and the ability to alleviate patient anxieties and taking samples from infants and children. Excellent communication skills, consistently demonstrating the ability to interact positively clients/patients at all levels with tact and professionalism. * Strong history of meeting a variety of patient needs in a fast paced, demanding environments; strong organizational, administrative and follow-through skills with an emphasis on details. * Excellent written and verbal communication and adept at working collaboratively with colleagues to meet challenging targets without compromising patient care. * Advanced analytical skills with experience interpreting test results and communicating findings to physicians. * Skillful and precise in performing venipunctures and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing of specimen samples. Safely disposing of blood or other biohazard materials in proper containers. * Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support and data entry and retrieval. Verifying medical records. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Preparing all requisite paperwork and documentation. * Able to purchase supplies through a medical supply company for the lab.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Medical Assistant/ Lab Assistant

Jan 2015 - Present
Healthwell Solutions
* Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection * Patient Relations/ Triage patients and take vitals * H. Pylori Breath Testing * Mono Spot Testing * Urinlaysis and ACR Testing * Urine HGC Testing * Urine Cotinine Testing * HemoPoint Testing (H&H) * Strep/Flu Testing * POC Testing for HGB A1C, FBS/BS, INR * Employment and DOT Drug Screening Registered and Certified * Document Control, Medical Terminology, Regulatory Compliance. * Injections and Vaccines * BLS Certified - AHA * MRO-A Registered ( Assisting the Medical Review Officer with Urine Drug Screening Results) * Lab Assistant Experience (working on certification through the AMT) * Certified Clinical Medical Assistant * CNA Certification * Registered and Certified Phlebotomist
Jan 2015 - Present

Altamaha Technical College

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
Jesup, GA
Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
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