1. Licenses
March 2008
to
April 2010
Melissa Welborn
516 De Vries Court
Troy, IL 62294
H: 618-660-9960
M: 618-660-9960
melissa.welborn25@outlook.com
Energetic Certified Medical Assistant with 10+ years experience working in fast-paced
environment handling confidential paperwork and providing quality patient care. Current
certifications include CMA/AAMA up to date, First Aid, CPR and BCLS. Knowledge of
proper procedures in but not limited to assisting with minor surgery, sterilizing medical
equipment, triage, patient care and counseling, scheduling, vitals, injections, patient
teaching, phlebotomy, lab procedures.
CPR Certification
CMA Certification
Understands mobility assistance needs Calm and level-headed under duress
Charting expertise Quick problem solver
Able to do heavy liftingRespiratory Medical terminology knowledge
equipment training Reliable transportation
Documentation procedures expert
Trained in catheter change and
preparation
Understands medical procedures
Maryville Oncology, LTD. Maryville, Illinois
CMA
Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case
manager.Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.Completed and submitted
clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.Prepared patient rooms prior
to their arrival.Collected urine and fecal samples.Support duties for diagnostic and technical
treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and
apparatus.Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.Planned, prepared and served
meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.Directed patients in prescribed range of
motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs.Provided transportation, assistance
and companionship to clients.Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure
problems.Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive
equipment.Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and
instruments.Assisted in application of traction devices.Obtained and set up suction
equipment.Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.Provided
personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.Provided necessary supplies,
support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.Tended to
patients with chronic illnesses. Catheter insertion and removals.Charted daily information
Professional Summary
Skill Highlights
Professional Experience

2. to
to
1995
on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily
inputs and outputs.Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients'
health status to nursing staff.Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.Assisted
with ADLs.Provided patients and families with emotional support.Exhibited compassionate
care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.Sensitive to the needs of
geriatric patients.Administered simple range of motion exercises.Comforted patients and
provided them with reassurance and encouragement.Promoted continuity of care by
accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for
which care is provided.Promoted personal and co-worker safety.Participated in the
maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.Maintained a
clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
Illinois Southwest Orthopedics, LTD Glen Carbon, IL
CMA
Massaged patients and applied preparations and treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs
and heat-lamp stimulation.Read and recorded temperature, pulse and
respiration.Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency
guidelines.Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. Prepared and assisted with cast
placement and removals. Scheduling appointments. triaging.
Urology Consultants, Ltd Maryville, IL
CMA
Assisting physician with minor procedures and surgery in office, catheter insertion and
removal, patient teaching/instruction, injections, phlebotomy, scheduling surgery,
sterlization of medical equipment, proper lab test,
C & S collection. Scheduling upcoming tests, precertification with insurance companies.
Triaging patients. Calling in medications, medication teaching for patients. Vital signs.
Record documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.Collected urine and fecal
samples.Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive
equipment.Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.Provided
necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific
procedures.Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.Provided patients and families with
emotional support.Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of
death and dying.Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and
encouragement.Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and
other related areas.Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
BAC/SWIC/SIUE Belleville, IL, United States
Medical Assistaning
4.0 GPA, Deans List, Presidents List. Coursework in Anatomy, Physiology and Health
Assessments.
Certification in Medical Assisting (CMA)
January 2006
February 2008
July 1997
March 2006
Education and Training