Desteny Williams
Boston
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with a strong background in patient care and medical record management at Beth Israel Medical Center. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through effective communication and support. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and setting up EKGs, ensuring compliance with health protocols. Seeking to transition into nursing education to pursue a career as a registered nurse.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Beth Israel Medical Center
Chelsea
01.2018 - Current
- Assisted physicians in patient examinations.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow efficiently.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and health maintenance.
- Performed vital signs checks and documented findings accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- 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.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Operated electrocardiogram (EKG)
Personal Care Attendant
Alvarina Dutra
Reading
11.2011 - 01.2017
- Maintaining proper overall care for patient
- Daily Catheter Irrigation
- Range of motion
- Transfers
- Distribution of medication
- Bandaging and cleaning wounds
- Taking patients vitals
Formula Room Coordinator
Aramark (Tufts Medical Center)
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Mixing and labeling formulas due to each patients specific diet
- Identifying each patients dietary needs as directed
- Making metabolic and pediatric formula following recipe guidelines
- Properly sanitizing and disinfecting areas Formula is prepared
- Front desk work
Dietary Aide / Supervisor
Aramark (Tufts Medical Center)
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Identify Patients to ensure proper meal is served
- Monitoring fridge and food temps
- Establish dietary needs according to Physician's order
- Labeling and dating Product
Education
Prerequisites
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MADiploma - Medical Assisting
Everest Institute
Chelsea, MAHigh School Diploma - CNA
Northeast Vocational
Wakefield, MASkills
- Patient care and nutrition assessment
- Medical record management
- Client communication and collaboration
- Health and safety protocols
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments and care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Specimens collection and processing
- Basic CPR certification
- Communication skills
- Catheter management
- Patient feeding
- Patient skin and nail care
- Patient bathing
- HIPAA compliance
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Electrodes placement
Affiliations
Heart walk ( American Heart Association)-congenital heart disease awareness
March of Dimes- preterm birth, birth defects, and infant mortality awareness
Mother Day Walk for Peace (raises money to support critical services, advocacy and training for survivors impacted by murder, grief and loss.)
Certification
- Medical Assistant Diploma
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Beth Israel Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
Formula Room Coordinator
Aramark (Tufts Medical Center)
12.2013 - 01.2016
Personal Care Attendant
Alvarina Dutra
11.2011 - 01.2017
Dietary Aide / Supervisor
Aramark (Tufts Medical Center)
09.2011 - 01.2013
Prerequisites
Bunker Hill Community College
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Everest Institute
High School Diploma - CNA
Northeast Vocational