MELISSA RODRIGUEZ
Dover
Summary
Dependable, hardworking employee. Bilingual candidate with the ability to multitask, and an effective team player. Responsible individual that takes initiative. Interested in a career in criminal justice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Medical Assistant (part-time)
Dauphin County Prision
09.2024 - Current
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of treatments.
- Conducted health assessments during intake procedures for new inmates entering the facility
- Perform DUI blood draw
Sleep Technologist
Wellspan
06.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in sleep study set-up, monitoring and scoring utilizing polysomnography equipment.
- Proficiently operated various types of diagnostic testing equipment for the purpose of diagnosing sleep disorders.
- Competently identified potential problems or issues that may affect patient outcomes.
- Developed proficiency in interpreting and analyzing overnight sleep studies.
- Accurately documented all pertinent clinical information into electronic health record systems
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with patients.
Medical Assistant
Wellspan
11.2013 - 06.2022
- Assisted physicians and nurses in patient examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Took vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate accurately.
- Managed patient medical records by accurately documenting information in electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled appointments for patients, coordinating with other departments.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly
- Served as a liaison between patients/families and healthcare providers to facilitate smooth communication flow.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
Medical Assistant
York County Prison
05.2011 - 11.2013
- Provided medical care and treatment to inmates within a correctional facility.
- Assessed and monitored the health status of inmates on a regular basis.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies and provided immediate care.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date medical records for all patients under care.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions, medications, and self-care techniques.
- Conducted health assessments during intake procedures for new inmates entering the facility.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers inside the facility and external hospitals or clinics.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
Education
Associate Degree in Applied Science - Criminal Justice
YTI Career Institute
York, Pa06-2027
Associates Degree in Specialized Technology - Medical Assistant
YTI Career Institute
Lancaster05.2011
Skills
- Transcription
- Medical Office Experience
- Clerical Experience
- Medical Records
- Computer Skills
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Medical terminology
- Documentation review
- Corrections environments
- Behavioral management
- Suicide prevention
Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Correctional Medical Assistant (part-time)
Dauphin County Prision
09.2024 - Current
Sleep Technologist
Wellspan
06.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Wellspan
11.2013 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
York County Prison
05.2011 - 11.2013
Associate Degree in Applied Science - Criminal Justice
YTI Career Institute
Associates Degree in Specialized Technology - Medical Assistant
YTI Career Institute