Rita Cole (MA)

RITA M. COLE; CMA, CNA
3204 Toledo Place; Apt 202• Hyattsville, MD • 20782•
To Whom It May Concern
I am writing you in reference to employment opportunities with your agency. I am a Medical Assistant and a Certified
Nursing Assistant. I currently hold over ten years of demonstrated proven success as a medical professional. In reviewing
your posting for, CNA/CMA/CMT which I found via your website. I am confident I am the ideal candidate for this position. I
have attached my resume for your review, which will affirm the knowledge, skills and expertise I possess that meets and
even exceeds the qualifications for this position. My experience in this field includes caring for pediatrics thru geriatrics in a
variety of health care settings, acute and long term care, as well as home care and private duty. My technical skills include
venipunctures, medication administration, EKG’s, and vital signs. I possess strong leadership and administrative talents
and have exceptional organizational skills. I have a stellar ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks and responsibilities. I am
comfortable working as a team leader, member of a management team, and can also work independently with minimal
supervision.
I am a dependable, highly motivated, candidate with remarkable experience and a proven outstanding customer service
reputation. I am flexible and hold the ability to adapt to changes associated with scheduling and job duties. I have acquired
an in-depth understanding of issues relating to confidentiality, and hold the upmost ethical standards regarding a; policies
and procedures; but most importantly; HIPPA Laws concerning the treatment of sensitive information, privacy concerns,
infection control and OSHA standards of practice.
I look forward to meeting you in the near future to discuss career opportunities with your agency.
Sincerely,
Rita M. Cole; CMA, CNA
PHONE• (240) 602-4308 •EMAIL• Ritamonnity23@yahoo.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE
A highly driven and qualified professional, with proven success as a professional Medical Assistant and Certified
Nursing Assistant seeking employment in the medical field. Overall experience includes, but is not
limited to: performing routing patient screening, additional technical supportive services, medical clerical
duties and other duties, as assigned; collecting, handling, and processing patients' laboratory specimens,
including phlebotomy and performing routine in-house laboratory tests; administering medications to
patients on specific orders from a provider.
NURSING SKILLS
• Patient Care & Safety
• Diagnostic Testing
• Medical Terminology
• Electronic Medical Records
• Patient care Injections Urinalysis
• Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
• Medication Administration
• Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
• Patient Advocacy and Support
• First Aid and CPR
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Proven success of more than ten years of experience as Medical Assistant, as well as performance of
administrative duties relating to a medical setting.
• Impeccable ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, in small group settings, and in larger
atmospheres with clients and other employees of the organization.
• Exceptional ability to apply logic reasoning and analytical skills to successfully complete both written and verbal
instructions; with both internal and external clients.
• Strong ability to communicate professionally, using effective and efficient methods both written and verbally.
• Remarkable ability to interact effectively with other employees in all levels of the organization, as well as, with the
general public.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills and superior clerical and administrative abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 200 pounds on wheels.
• Excellent vision and hearing necessary to listen to staff and clients, and to read written materials, computer
screens, registration forms and other clinic documents.
• Great manual dexterity; ability to reach above the shoulder level to work; bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch,
reach, kneel, twist, and turn.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding clinic and multi-program environment.
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• Suburb ability to understand and relate to special health needs and problems of diversified, low-income,
communities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROGRESSIVE NURSING STAFFERS, Springfield, VA
Certified Medical Assistant, 2013 to Present
• Adventist Rehab Hospital(12/2014), Sinai Hospital(11/2013), DOL OSHA(06/2014-09/2014,12/2014-02/2015),
Children’s Hospital(12/2014-present) and private practices(2013-present)
• Take medical histories and record vital signs
• Explain treatment procedures to patients
• Prepare patients for examination
• Assist the physician during the examination
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments
• Instruct patients about medication and special diets
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Authorize drug refills as directed and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy
• Draw blood
• Prepare patients for x-rays and take electrocardiograms
• Remove sutures and change dressings
• Arrange examining room instruments and equipment
• Purchase and maintain supplies and equipment
• Keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean
MAXIM STAFFING AGENCY Silver Spring, MD
Medical Assistant, 2005 to 2013
• Provided a vast range of duties in hospitals settings, as well as, in an Internal Medicine and Family Practice office.
• Assisted with patient physical exams, ENT, gynecological exams, internal medicine physicals and stress tests.
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• Performed ophthalmology and auditory screenings, venipuncture’s, EKGs, and injections, lab draws and specimens
acquisition (send to lab to be tested) and vital signs (blood pressure, temperatures, respirations, and oxygen
saturation levels)
• Assisted physicians and pharmacy with prescriptions and medication instruction and patient information pamphlets.
• Coordinated documentation of lab results and informing of normal test results.
• Served as a liaison between patients and various levels of nursing staff.
• Participated in care conferences to discuss patient progress, office management and contributed to the
development of individualized patient care plans.
• Functioned as an administrative assistant to medical staff, scheduling appointments, filing, telephonic services,
insurance verification, referral service coordination and management.
BWELL HEALTHCARE INC. Laurel, MD
Certified Nursing Assistant, 2010 to 2012
• Provided high-quality patient care as CNA within acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home
settings.
• Received formal recognition regarding chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent
delivery of empathetic delivery of care.
• Demonstrated preservation of patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan
changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing.
• Provided excellent clinical, customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills, and adapt in a high stress and critical care setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards, as well as, age specific
developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents.
• Displayed superb verbal and written communication skills.
EDUCATIONAL ACHIVEMENTS/ CERTIFICATIONS
 WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Takoma Park, MD
• April 2012, Bachelors of Science: Counseling in Psychology
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o Successfully completed 60 hours of Clinical Training
• April 2010, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
 APPLIED CARRER TRAINING (ACT) COLLEGE Arlington, VA
• June 2003, Certified Medical Assistant
o Successfully completed 60 hours of Clinical Training
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