Bria Thomas Email & Phone Number

ORTHOPEDIC APPLIANCES: Construct and adjust orthopedic casts and splints tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring proper fit and comfort. Successfully reduced patient recovery time by enhancing cast application techniques. Evaluate and fit a variety of orthopedic appliances, including braces and supports, for patients with diverse medical conditions. Provide thorough patient education on appliance use.PATIENT CARE: Perform wound care procedures, including applying and changing dressings, removing sutures, and cleaning wounds. Improved wound healing rates Through meticulous care and patient instruction on home care techniques.ORTHOPEDIC ASSISTING: Assist physicians with the application and adjustment of traction setups and manipulation techniques, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Contributed to the successful realignment of musculoskeletal injuries, enhancing patient mobility. Prepare surgical areas and assist during minor surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile field and ensuring compliance with surgical protocols.

TRIAGE: Collected patient vitals, updated demographics, and reconciled medications for accuracy and completeness of medical record. Screened patient for chief complaint, symptoms, and relevant history. Appropriately prepared patient for examination.MEDICAL ASSISTING: Conducted point-of-care testing, encompassing EKG, COVID-19, glucose, and urine HCG. Assisted physicians in diverse medical procedures and examinations. Provided wound care, simple dressings, and binders. Entered lab and medication orders for physician approval, ensuring seamless workflow.MEDICAL SUPPORT: Managed appointment scheduling for primary and specialty services. Provided front desk support by efficiently checking patients in and out. Maintained medical records and clinical files in strict adherence to agency regulations. Addressed patient inquiries regarding medical refills, referral, and appointment setting.

TRIAGE: Recorded patient vitals into EMR. Ensured continuity of care by updating care teams and medications. Conducted thorough assessments to determine the nature of walk-in patient visits. Proactively prepared patient charts to enhance clinic efficiency.SCREENING: Conducted comprehensive screenings, documenting past medical history and chief complaint. Supported providers by providing detailed briefings prior to patient encounter. Pre-ordered necessary labs and specimen collections. MEDICAL ASSISTING: Organized procedural trays, preparing injectable anesthetics, instruments, and dressings. Supported providers during exams and outpatient gynecologic procedures. Applied and removed bandages and dressings. Educated patients on procedural details and aftercare instructions. Maintained procedural instrumentals through daily sterilization and autoclave.MEDICAL RECORDS: Obtained consent forms and processing records release request. Managed clinic documents and medical records in adherence to HIPAA regulations, ensuring patient confidentiality. Updated and organized patient charts, incorporated verified insurance details, diagnoses, and pertinent information for comprehensive care. Facilitated continuity of care by transferring patient data across multiple EMR systems.

Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

MEDICAL RECORDS: Prepared, pulled, and audited patient medical records. Corrected patient information discrepancies between multiple healthcare systems. Verified patient insurance and eligibility through the utilization of DEERS inquiry system. Generated inpatient reports and correspondence for use across multiple departments within the healthcare facility.CUSTOMER SERVICE: Enhanced patient satisfaction through efficient processing of procedure registrations, demographic updates, and travel reimbursements. Offered personalized hospitality to newly admitted patients, simultaneously gathering essential information and documents. Educated patients on their legal rights, privacy regulations, and procedural aspects of patient administration, ensuring comprehensive understanding through clear explanations and addressing inquiries.INDIRECT PATIENT CARE: Supported clinical staff by delivering and coordinating essential and complex non-clinical programs and patient support services. Processed 50+ clinic orders for admission, transfer, and disposition promptly. Expedited immediate care for emergency and MEDEVAC patients by collaborating with departments to prepare medical records, collect patient data, and pre-admit prior to arrival.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

DOCUMENTATION: Monitored clients’ health status by documenting activities, concerns, and changes in physical or mental well-being. Information was recorded for thorough review and analysis by the home office. COMPANIONSHIP: Facilitated intellectually stimulating activities for clients and provided tailored assistance to visually impaired individuals. Offered escorted transportation for clients with disabilities, ensuring access to medical appointments and other essential activities. Additionally, accompanied clients to various social, community, and religious events, promoting social engagement and participation.PERSONAL CARE: Assisted clients with activities of daily living. Offered support for grooming, feeding, and ambulation.

Bachelor'S Degree, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: Harmonyx A Cappella, Campus Y

Certificate, Emt/Paramedic