GWENDOLYN WOOTEN

1020 E. Hyde Park Blvd. Chicago, IL. 60615 Phone: (708) 268-0025 Email:
gwendolynwooten@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment in the medical field where I can continue my professional development and skills
obtained through work experience, education and training.

EDUCATION
Associates of Applied Science, Medical Assistant Coyne College, Chicago, IL
2010
Medical Assisting Diploma Everest College, Chicago, IL
2007
EKG/Phlebotomist Certificate Illinois Medical Training Center, Chicago, IL
1990

CLINICAL SKILLS
Vital Signs Specimen Collection: Venipuncture, Capillary,
EKG and Respiratory Testing Bleeding Time & Blood cultures
X-Rays: X-CEL-X-RAY A/C Machine Diagnostic Testing: UAs, UCGs,
Processor: Automatic X-RAY film Processor Pharmacology/Dosage Calculations
Asepsis & Infection Control Administration of Medications: Oral & Parenteral
Centrifugation Physical Therapy: Massage, Hot & Cold
Modalities

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
Medical Terminology Insurance Billing: CMS-1500
Health Records Management Coding: CPT & ICD-9
Appointment Setting MS Office 2000
Pod Med Electronic Medical Record Software Harvest System Software

EXTERNSHIP
Medical Assistant Externship Mary Kay Palmore, M.D., SC, Chicago, IL
April-June 2010
• Performed vital sign testing
• Administered injections (intramuscular)
• Administrative: Registered patients, filing and updated medical records, answered phones
• Prepped room for patient examinations and ensured room was properly stocked

Medical Assistant Externship Freeman Foot Care, Inc., Chicago, IL

September-October 2007
• Answered phones, schedule and monitor appointments.
• Prepared and maintained medical records.
• Applied principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
• Performed X-RAYS and prepared medication as directed by physician.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Home Caregiver/Child Care Provider Independent Contractor, Chicago, IL
December 2003 to Present
• Monitor the children and provide instructions; organize activities.
• Administrative Duties; handling all financial, household or school related paperwork, for children
and elderly father.
• A safe and healthy environment is maintained; handling all medical needs.
• Prepared and served food; adhering to dietary needs of children, and elderly father.
Patient Care Technician Dekalb Clinic, Dekalb, IL November 2002 to
September 2003
• Performed EKG’s and collected blood samples from patient as requested by phicicians.
• Prepared sample for testing in the lab.
• Ordered online tests from Harvest System Software and responsible for inventory maintenance.
Phlebotomist Kishwaukee Hospital, Dekalb, IL March 1999
to August 1999
• Drew blood from patients of various ages and a variety of tests as requested by physician.
• Prepared sample for delivery to testing labs, ensuring that all samples were properly tracked.
• Entered test results in patient computer files.