Compassionate Certified Medical Assistant with expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Dedicated to creating nurturing environments and enhancing patient experiences in healthcare settings.
Overview
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1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Northwestern Medicine
Huntley
11.2025 - Current
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within an outpatient setting.
Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Elementry school lunch and recess supervisor
Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47
Crystal Lake
01.2021 - 10.2025
Supervised student activities during recess to ensure safety and engagement.
Monitored student behavior, fostering positive interactions and reinforcing discipline.
Facilitated conflict resolution among students through mediation and guidance.
Coordinated games and activities to enhance teamwork and cooperation among peers.
Responded quickly to emergencies to ensure safety of students. to emergency situations when they arose.
Administered first aid for minor injuries sustained on the playground.
Child care provider
Self-employeed
Crystal Lake
05.2012 - 03.2020
Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
CNA
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights
05.2005 - 01.2010
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Responded promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance.
Teacher
Bright Horizons
Crystal Lake
01.2000 - 12.2004
Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
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