Mark Dawood
El Cajon
Summary
Demonstrated expertise in preoperative and postoperative care as a HCP/CNA. Consistently maintaining sterile fields and supporting surgical teams to ensure efficient case flow and adherence to infection control protocols. Fostered exceptional teamwork and patient care in fast-paced perioperative environments, and post-op wound care to promote healing and reduce infection risk.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Partner / Surgical CNA
Sharp Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Facilitated effective communication among team members to support project goals.
- Facilitated patient check-in processes as unit clerk to enhance operational efficiency.
- Leveraged expertise in Epic
- Managed collection, preparation, and disposal of medical specimens to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Executed post-operative care by transferring patients to recovery and monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained precise surgical records to ensure patient confidentiality.
- Oversaw record maintenance to accurately document patient medical histories and surgical procedures.
- Post-operative wound care to enhance healing and minimize infection risk.
- Facilitated support for registered nurses requirements.
Medical Assistant
La Maestra Community Health
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Executed precise injection techniques to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Completed EKG certification to ensure proficiency in cardiac assessment techniques.
- Executed specimen collection and processing to ensure accurate results during routine checks and diagnostic testing.
- Conducted thorough checks of patient insurance eligibility and collected co-payments to streamline financial transactions.
- Performed EKGs and various tests in accordance with patient symptoms and clinical guidelines.
Medical Assistant
US Healthworks
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Administered injections to patients
- Performed blood draws to assist healthcare professionals in patient diagnostics and treatment plans.
- Managed operation of diagnostic testing equipment, including EKGs and various medical devices.
- Managed collection, recording, and maintenance of patient medical history reports and examination results.
- Managed treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions to enhance patient health outcomes.
- Assisted patients in navigating to exam rooms. Addressed inquiries from patients regarding
- Specimen collection and processing.
- Facilitated minor surgical procedure
Education
CNA Certification - Nursing
Western Medical Training Center
El Cajon, CA03.2020
Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined
UEI College
Chula Vista, CA05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Valhalla High School
El Cajon, CA06.2015
Skills
- Patient Tracking Software
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Operational Procedures
- Electronic Medical Records Management
- Patient Data Identification
- Infection Control Protocols
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Suturing
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Basic Life Support
- Electronic Charting
- Team Collaboration
- Wound Dressing
- Emergency Situations
- Patient Care Plans
- Recording Vital Signs
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Isolation Precautions
- Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of EPIC
LANGUAGES
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Award
- Volunteering Hours
- SD Post Acute (90 HR)
- Country Hills Health Care (90 HRS)
Timeline
Healthcare Partner / Surgical CNA
Sharp Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
La Maestra Community Health
10.2018 - 12.2019
Medical Assistant
US Healthworks
07.2017 - 09.2018
CNA Certification - Nursing
Western Medical Training Center
Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined
UEI College
High School Diploma - undefined
Valhalla High School