Ashley Field
Lincoln
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated CMA with extensive clinical experience at Bryan Heart Institute, excelling in patient-centered care and medication administration. Proven ability to optimize patient flow and manage over 500 cases efficiently. Skilled in electronic medical records management and known for strong organizational capabilities, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMA
Bryan Heart Institute
Lincoln
12.2017 - Current
- Performs nursing care and assists provider(s) with examinations and procedures to serve the medical needs of patients, as assigned
- Facilitates flow of patients in accordance with appointment time to avoid delays for the provider and undue waiting for patients
- Greets and rooms patients; taking vital signs, updating patient history via EHR, preparing patient for examination/procedures, as assigned
- Supports remote clinic sites, traveled to sites and performed nursing care procedures several times a month
- Instructs patient and family about tests/procedures, normal results, medications, nutrition and other health related issues utilizing approved protocol or written instruction, as assigned
- Assists patients in pursuing preauthorization for Repatha and PCSK9 based on protocol, as assigned
- Managed over 500 cases and organized system and maintained cases for physicians
- Documents patient interactions, results, patient questions/concerns and medication changes, in a timely manner
- Participates in meetings related to performance improvement, electronic health record enhancements, and day-to-day operations, as assigned.
Home Health Caregiver
Private Home
Bennet
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Performed ascites drainage daily to relieve excess fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
CMA
Williamsburg Family Physicians
Lincoln
12.2009 - 07.2014
- Scheduled patient appointments, answered multi line phone system
- Performed phone triage, and ability to take accurate phone messages and deliver messages promptly
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
CMA
Masek Internal Medicine
Lincoln
03.2008 - 01.2010
- Assist Physician and P.A
- With daily tasks, including phone triage
- Administer injections and other medications and treatments as directed by Physician or P.A
- Initiated laboratory function, helped train other staff on drawing blood and entering data into system
- Assistance in dressing changes, responsible for equipment in the clinical area, helping in arrangement of examining rooms and equipment
- Assist with reception duties, including checking patients in, chart prep, mailing patient results, and filing
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
CMA
Nebraska Heart Institute
Lincoln
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Rooming patients, taking medical histories, vital signs, instruct patients regarding medications and dietary specialties, preparation and administration of related needs
- Administered medications as directed from physicians, authorized drug refills as well as overseeing and performing electrocardiograms
- Assistance in dressing changes, arranging for hospital admission, drawing blood and performing commonly ordered laboratory tests, as well as being in charge of purchasing supplies and ordering
- May 2007 took over as Head Lab Technician, Performed daily veni-punctures and capillary sticks
- Maintained CLIA guidelines and annual employee testing, scheduled laboratory appointments, Entered all specimen and data into computer, New Employee Training.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Limited Radiography
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE01.2014
Certificate - Medication Aide
State of Nebraksa
Lincoln, NE07-2013
Associates of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Kaplan University
Lincoln, Nebraska01.2006
Skills
- Clinical experience and management
- Inventory and supply oversight
- Medical records administration
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Patient-centered care
- Laboratory procedures expertise
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy skills
- Patient flow optimization
- Deadline prioritization and management
- Medication administration proficiency
- Organizational capabilities
- Self-direction and initiative
- Problem-solving skills
- Electrocardiography (EKG) proficiency
- Electronic medical records management
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant through American Association of Medical Assistants - AAMA
- CPR / AED certified through American Heart Association
- Medication Aid – State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Accomplishments
Received Bryan Health Core Values Spotlight Award “Care Like Crazy” January 2025
Nominated and Awarded for Face of Bryan Heart August 2024
Timeline
CMA
Bryan Heart Institute
12.2017 - Current
Home Health Caregiver
Private Home
07.2014 - 12.2017
CMA
Williamsburg Family Physicians
12.2009 - 07.2014
CMA
Masek Internal Medicine
03.2008 - 01.2010
CMA
Nebraska Heart Institute
01.2006 - 03.2008
Certificate of Completion - Limited Radiography
Southeast Community College
Certificate - Medication Aide
State of Nebraksa
Associates of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Kaplan University
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