Melvena Lawson
Medical Assistant Instructor at Summit Career College- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Summit Career College
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Assistant Instructor
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Aug 2020 - Present
Teaches and implements the total curriculum, as assigned by, and under the direction and supervision of your direct supervisor. Plans and assigns student activities in the classroom and/or clinical settings. Is instrumental in identifying individual and collective learning needs of assigned students, being cognizant of the physical, mental and emotional status of the learners. Maintains records of student progress and performance, attendance and grades. Prepares, administers, and grades, written and practical examinations during course of study. Devises written lesson plans and implements them through lecture, demonstration, discussion,etc. Discusses with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to learning experience. Show less
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Online
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Saudi Arabia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Tutor / Volunteer
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Aug 2013 - Present
Taught weekly through various messenger apps in order to tutor students in preparation for testing. Created online training test and quizzes. Extensively tutored students daily on procedures. Assist with ICD-10 and CPT codes Conducted group and one-on-one tutoring sessions. Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods. Taught weekly through various messenger apps in order to tutor students in preparation for testing. Created online training test and quizzes. Extensively tutored students daily on procedures. Assist with ICD-10 and CPT codes Conducted group and one-on-one tutoring sessions. Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
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IN Home Care
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Caregiver
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Feb 2014 - Mar 2015
•Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse daily. •Tested and recorded blood glucose levels daily. •Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. •Performed injections daily and monthly blood draws. •Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse daily. •Tested and recorded blood glucose levels daily. •Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. •Performed injections daily and monthly blood draws.
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Loma Linda University Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Medical Assistant
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Nov 2012 - Jul 2013
Greeted patients entering the clinic.Changed sterile dressings. Provided pre- and post-operative care.Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis. Greeted patients entering the clinic.Changed sterile dressings. Provided pre- and post-operative care.Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
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UEI College
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Medical Assistant Instructor
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Oct 2010 - Nov 2012
Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop tutorial program for students in need of extra help. Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program which was consistent with Medical Assisting goals Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees Organized records.Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees and the students Instructed through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in wound care, surgery setup, taking vital signs and recording,physical exams, CPR Anatomy, Physiology and Electronic Medical Records. Show less
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Kaiser Permanente
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Medical Assistant
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Apr 2004 - Feb 2010
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections
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Hunter Douglas
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Customer Service Rep
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Jun 1998 - Oct 2001
Edit and create new orders placed by stores, Process credits, repairs, & returns within 24 hours of receiving the.order.Contact store representative in order to insure accuracy of product.Gathered and verified all required customer information for tracking purposes.Effectively managed a high-volume of inbound and outbound customer calls.Defused volatile customer situations calmly and courteously.Managed high call volume with tact and professionalism. Edit and create new orders placed by stores, Process credits, repairs, & returns within 24 hours of receiving the.order.Contact store representative in order to insure accuracy of product.Gathered and verified all required customer information for tracking purposes.Effectively managed a high-volume of inbound and outbound customer calls.Defused volatile customer situations calmly and courteously.Managed high call volume with tact and professionalism.
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Education
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UEI College
Medical Assistant -
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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Manual Arts High School
High School Diploma