Kayla Watson
Coolidge
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with strong focus on patient care and clinical support. Skilled in administering medications, recording vital signs, and managing patient records. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Southeastern Dermatology
08.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support to Dermatologist and Physicians Assistants in a high-volume dermatology practice.
- Assist medical providers during examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures, including biopsies, cryotherapy, botox, and laser treatments.
- Perform intralesional injections, intramuscular injections, biologic injections, KOH prep tests, TZANK prep tests, viral and bacterial cultures, and dressing changes.
- Managed and maintained surgical areas before and after procedures.
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
- Communicated with patients after surgery to assess recovery and mitigate complications.
- Used electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed by surgeons.
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
- Assisted physicians during diagnosis and treatment, as well as assisting during surgery.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to follow complex and comprehensive verbal and written instructions.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment plans and post-operative care by providing instructions on medication self-administration and home care.
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians and providers of different temperaments.
- Updated patient files to record medications prescribed and medical histories.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
- Improved patient care and daily task efficiency resulting in smoother operations.
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Coordinated services with medical and office staff to improve patient satisfaction, engagement and compassionate care.
- Proficient in obtaining patient medical history, promptly recording data in EMA and discuss patient concerns with physicians.
Team Leader, Certified Medical Assistant
McIntosh Dermatology
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Assist with surgical procedures within a sterile environment.
- Assist and prepare patient for incision and drainage of abscesses.
- Prep patients for surgical and nonsurgical procedures in administering a numbing agent, obtain consent and proper paper work for procedure.
- Log and proof pathology reports for errors from patient specimens.
- Notify patient with patology results.
- Edit dictation in MModal Fluency.
- Proficient in obtaining patient medical history, promptly recording data in EMR/EHR and discuss patient concerns with physician.
- Administer IM & IL injectable medication by applying proper techniques, ensuring a clean environment.
- Verify patient pharmacy information and refill prescription orders under approval of physician.
- Launched initiative to regularly distribute health-related educational pamphlets, to help them to achieve and maintain understanding.
- Digital blocks on upper and lower extremities.
- Assist patient for surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Team Leader, Direct Support Person
Diversified Enterprises
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Scheduling employees based on current availability, requests for time off and leave of absences.
- Hiring new personnel based on criteria set forth by company policy.
- Training new employees for their new position based on guidelines laid out by Diversified Enterprises.
- Administering medication.
- Escorting patients to appointments in a timely fashion.
- Communicating with doctors in a clear and concise manner.
- Teaching by example, skills that will assist users in everyday life.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School
Cairo, GAClinical Herbalism And Skin Care
Heart of Herbs Herbal School
12-2025
Phlebotomy
Thomasville Technical College
Thomasville, GA12-2011
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Direct Care
- Compassion
- Phlebotomy
- Ability to multitask
Accomplishments
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nail Tech
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Southeastern Dermatology
08.2023 - Current
Team Leader, Certified Medical Assistant
McIntosh Dermatology
04.2019 - 08.2023
Team Leader, Direct Support Person
Diversified Enterprises
12.2016 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School
Clinical Herbalism And Skin Care
Heart of Herbs Herbal School
Phlebotomy
Thomasville Technical College
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