Work:
Miramar Recovery Mar 2013 to 2000
Client Advisor, Residential Addiction Treatment Center
Dr. Fernando Vega, Dr. Jane Pemberton. Dr. Takla Gardey, Dr. Martina Koller - Seattle, WA Jan 2011 to Nov 2012
Medical Assistant
Dr. Dean Chier - Seattle, WA Dec 2010 to Nov 2012
Medical Assistant
Pro World Corps, Belize, Central America Aug 2007 to Aug 2007
Nursing care volunteer service in Belize, Central America
Sequoia In Home Care - Seattle, WA 1998 to 2007
Administrator, Home Care Provider
Education:
Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ 2012 to 2014
BS in Chemical Dependency, Addictions, and Substance Abuse Counseling
North Seattle Community College - Seattle, WA 2009 to 2009
Certificate in Medical Assistant, Clinical Lab Assistant
Highline Community College - Des Moines, WA Jan 2006 to Jan 2008
AA in Pre-Nursing
North Seattle Community College
AAS in Medical Assisting
Skills:
Time management, strong verbal and communication, teamwork, multitasking, organization and prioritization, accuracy and attention to detail, use of judgment and the ability to solve problems efficiently, self sufficient and proactive, the ability to be tolerant and flexible to changing situations. I also know how to train others and lead others when needed. As an Administrator of an in home care company for many years, I have been in a position of great responsibility when faced with the challenges of working with diverse employees and clients. I also find this to be true working for a doctor as a Medical Assistant. I take pride in being able to handle most every situation that comes along. As a Manager and Administrator at Sequoia,I was on call 24hcours a day, for almost 4 years, often receiving calls at all hours of the day and night responding to emergencies with clients and caregivers, which required a great deal of leadership and skill in dealing with a crisis in short notice situations. I can handle a situation and still offer compassion and firm direction to those that need it. Skills specific to health care include:Phlebotomy, injections and vaccinations on adult and pediatric patients, medication administering, EKG, vital signs, hearing tests, basic chart eye tests, documentation, wound care, patient teaching, blood work, CLIA waived lab tests, x-rays, and nurse technician experience in the home care setting as well as in the hospital setting. Experience with EMR as well as paper patient charting. Sterilization of instruments.