Samantha Connolly

Registered Nurse | Licensed Vocational Nurse | Temple College ADN | University of Tampa Graduate

Hastings, Florida, United States

About

Highly motivated and organized graduate of The University of Tampa with my B.S. in Public Health and a concentration in Health Education and Wellness. Recent graduate of Temple College Vocational Nursing program and Temple College ADN program.

Experience

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Baylor Scott & White Health
    Sep 2023 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Experienced in using EHR such as EPIC as well as Microsoft programs like Excel and SharePoint. • Performed clinic duties such as obtaining patient vitals, performing EKGs, administering vaccinations and medication injections, performing skin TB tests, setting up and assisting in sterile procedures. • Trained in using laboratory testing machines such as Sofia, Abbott, Nova, and Clinitek to run urinalysis, glucose, pregnancy tests, influenza, COVID, RSV, Strep tests; as well as performing quality controls on all machines. • Assisted Medical Director in keeping patients compliant with preventative testing such as mammograms, A1C, colon cancer screening, etc. by performing patient outreach on a regular basis.

  • Wound Tech/Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at WoundCentrics
    Nov 2022 - Jul 2023 · 9 mos

    • Experienced in front desk duties such as booking appointments, handling incoming referrals and faxes, coordinating medical supply shipments to patients, staying in contact with pharmacies and home health agencies, obtaining copayments, ensuring proper paperwork is filled out by patients, ensuring insurance authorizations and approvals are requested, etc. • Prepared rooms prior to patient arrival with proper medical equipment. • Assisted the nurse practitioner with documentation of patients during and after visits. • Performed clinical duties such as obtaining patient vitals, current medication list, current medical conditions, as well as obtained labs and cultures when necessary. • Experiences in using ECW as well as Microsoft Excel daily.

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Chestnut Ridge Pediactric Associates
    Feb 2022 - Oct 2022 · 9 mos

    • Experienced in preparing rooms and paperwork for incoming patients while managing and assisting each Pediatricians schedule. • Administered vaccines and maintained appropriate records, while adhering to CDC vaccination scheduling. • Performed preliminary sick call intake, as well as preliminary well visit criteria and proper completion of physical forms. • Knowledgeable in using PCC EHR systems daily. • Managed referral lists and update Pediatricians with changes in other practices. • Performed control testing on in-house laboratory machines to keep compliant with CAPS. • Trained new medical assistants and monitor their performance throughout the training process. • Ensured all rooms are stocked and appropriate items are being refilled and ordered.

  • Laser Technician at Lasting Impression Medical Aesthetics
    Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 · 3 mos

    • Oversee front desk reception area, phones and billing. • Manage patient appointments using PatientNow EHR portal.

  • Child Care Staff at Radiant Church
    Oct 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    o Care for infants/toddlers during services by tending to their needs and safety.