Sharon Davis
Richmond
Summary
Dynamic Certified Medical Assistant with experience at VCU Health, skilled in obtaining vital signs and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Adept at inventory management and maintaining compliance with HIPAA protocols, ensuring a safe and efficient healthcare environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
VCU Health
05.2017 - Current
- Collect and document patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Keep medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Promote office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Prepare lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Enhance patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Assist physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Nursing Student
Cumberland Hospital For Children And Adolescents
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
Nursing Intern
Johnston Willis
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Practice patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assist with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
Nursing Student
Chippenham Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nursing Student
Johnston-Willis Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Nursing Student
Covenant Woods Assisted Living
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Certified Medical Assistant
Ortho Virginia
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Education
Associate of Science - Certified Medical Assistant
Virginia College
Chesterfield, VA05-2016
Skills
- Obtaining vital signs
- Inventory and supply management
- HIPAA protocols
- Assisting patients with ADLs
- Sample collection procedures
- Medication administration
- Sterile Technique
- Starting IVs, drawing labs
- Inserting and removing Foley catheters
- Computerized documenting / charting
- Patient education / bonding
- Wound care / dressing changes
Accomplishments
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Nursing Student
Cumberland Hospital For Children And Adolescents
02.2025 - 04.2025
Nursing Intern
Johnston Willis
01.2025 - 03.2025
Nursing Student
Chippenham Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
Nursing Student
Johnston-Willis Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
Nursing Student
Covenant Woods Assisted Living
02.2024 - 04.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
VCU Health
05.2017 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Ortho Virginia
04.2015 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Certified Medical Assistant
Virginia College
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