Aundrea Fitzgerald
South Bend
Summary
Dedicated medical professional with extensive experience in patient care, including vital sign monitoring and administering injections. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while ensuring quality care and compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Saint Joseph Family Medicine Faculty Physicians
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered vaccines and injections based on provider instructions
- Recorded patient vital signs including blood pressure and heart rate to ensure accurate health assessments
- Assisted family doctor with exams and procedures
- Assisted Registered Nurse with patient care tasks in a clinical setting
- Maintained cleanliness of outpatient exam rooms and stocked drawers to support efficient patient care
- Managed phone calls and scheduled appointments to optimize clinic operations
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma
07.2019 - Current
- Executed venipunctures, ensuring donor comfort and safety
- Operate automated plasmapheresis machines
- Instructed donors on donation process, enhancing understanding and cooperation
- Upheld compliance with SOP, cGMP, and regulatory guidelines to ensure quality and safety
Ambulance Driver
Elite Ambulance
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Assist in providing emergency/urgent care
- Assisted EMTs in taking patient vitals to support emergency response
- Provided basic care for patients during transit to enhance comfort and stability
- Loaded patients onto ambulance, ensuring safe and secure transport
- Transferred patients to doctor appointments, dialysis, and rehabilitation facilities
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating the ambulance.
Secretary
IUSB Titan Success Center
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Coordinated scheduling for student events, including New Student Orientation and Welcome Week
- Assisted in developing and organizing presentations for student events
- Greeted students and facilitated sign-in process for meetings with advisors
- Make appointments for advisors with students
- Go to advising meetings with advisors and peer mentors
- Copy/print papers and flyers
- Represent the office for New Student Orientation when advisors are not in the office
Certified Nursing Assistant Student
Golden Living Center
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Provided assistance to residents with eating, dressing, and bathing to enhance daily living activities
- Assisted in Range of Motion in physical therapy
- Assisted RN/LPN/CNA workers with rounds
- Changed linens, prepared and provided baths, and dressed residents for bed to ensure comfort and hygiene
- Recorded patients' vital signs
- Supported residents with walking to promote mobility and independence
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center Granger Campus-Medical Assistant Program
Granger03-2021
Associate’s Degree -
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend
South Bend05-2019
Student -
Indiana Purdue University-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne12-2016
Student -
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend07-2016
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Injection administration
- Vaccine administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient Care
- Health records management
- Triage
- Medical Terminology
- Laboratory Experience
- Quality Assurance
- CGMP
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CPR/AED, 01/18-present
- Healthcare Specialist Technical Certificate, 12/18
- Phlebotomy Technician Certificate, 05/19
- Basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate, 05/19
- Certified Phlebotomist Technician, 06/19-present
- Certified Medical Assistant, 07/21-present
References
- Velly Bounprasay, Center Director at Octapharma Plasma, 574-234-9576, velly.bounprasay@octapharma.com
- Erin Beck-Brown, Academic Success Coach at Titan Success Center at Indiana University South Bend, 574-520-4263, ekpowers@iusb.edu
- Laurie Kindley, Medical Assistant Instructor at Ross Medical Education Center, 574-273-0304, lkindley@rosseducation.edu
- Pamela Buysse, Manager at Saint Joseph Family Medicine Center/Faculty Physicians, 574-335-6543, Pamela.Buysse@sjrmc.com
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Saint Joseph Family Medicine Faculty Physicians
09.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma
07.2019 - Current
Ambulance Driver
Elite Ambulance
04.2018 - 07.2019
Secretary
IUSB Titan Success Center
01.2016 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant Student
Golden Living Center
01.2015 - 06.2015
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center Granger Campus-Medical Assistant Program
Associate’s Degree -
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend
Student -
Indiana Purdue University-Fort Wayne
Student -
Indiana University South Bend