Rita M. Cole is applying for an open position with the agency. She has several years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant working in various healthcare settings including pediatrics, geriatrics, acute care, long term care, and home care. Her resume highlights her technical skills like venipunctures, EKGs, and vital signs as well as her leadership, administrative, and organizational abilities. She is looking forward to discussing career opportunities with the agency.

1. Rita M. Cole, CMA/CNA
3204 Toledo Place
Apt 202
Hyattsville, MD 20782
240-602-4308
Ritamonnity23@yahoo.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing you in reference to employment opportunities with your agency. I am a Certified
Medical Assistant with several years of experience in this field. In reviewing your position
vacancy, I feel I am the ideal candidate for this position. I have enclosed my resume for your
review which will affirm I possess the knowledge, skill and expertise to meet the qualifications
of 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
am able to multi-task and prioritize. I am comfortable working as a team leader, team member,
and independently with minimum supervision.
I am a dependable, highly motivated, candidate with considerable experience and an outstanding
customer service reputation. I am flexible, able to adapt to the many changes associated with
scheduling and job duties. I have acquired an in-depth understanding of issues relating to
confidentiality concerning sensitive information, privacy, 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
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2. Rita M. Cole, CMA/CNA
3204 Toledo Place apt 202 | Hyattsville MD 20782 | (240) 602-4308 |
ritamonnity23@yahoo.com
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills
gained through five plus years of experience as medical personnel. Compassionate and
technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. BLS and CPR
certified (current). My short term goal is to obtain a position as a Medical Assistant in
which I can maximize my experience, skills, and expand my nursing knowledge base.
My long term goal is to become a Registered Nurse.
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
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
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3. • 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
BWELL HEALTHCARE INC, Laurel, MD
Certified Nursing Assistant, 2010 to 2012
• Provide high-quality patient care as CNA within acute-care, rehabilitation, home-
healthcare and nursing-home settings.
• Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as
bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing.
• Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and
consistent delivery of empathetic care.
• Excellent clinical, customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards.
• Knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
MAXIM STAFFING AGENCY, Silver Spring, MD
Certified Medical Assistant, 2004 to 2013
• Georgetown University Hospital(6 months Feb-Aug 2013), Washington Hospital
Center(8 month 2012), Unity Healthcare(a year2011)
• Provided a wide range of duties in an Internal Medicine and Family Practice office.
• Assisting with patient physical exams, gynecological exams internal medicine physicals
and stress tests.
• Performed ophthalmology and auditory screenings, venipuncture, 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.
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4. • Coordination of documentation of lab results and informing of normal test results.
• Functioned as an administrative assistant to medical staff, scheduling appointments,
filing, telephonic services, insurance verification, referral service coordination and
management.
• Served as a liaison for patients and nursing staff.
• Participated in care conferences to discuss patient progress, office management and
contributed to the development of individualized patient care plans.
Education
WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY, Takoma Park, MD
Counseling in Psychology Degree, 2012
• Completed 60 hours of clinical training
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Maryland, 2010
ACT College, Arlington, VA
Certified Medical Assistant Diploma, 2003
• Completed 60 hours of clinical training
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