Tori Deeson

Experience

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  Compassionate Care Hospice

  Jan 2019 - May 2020

  Hospice Aide

  -Assisted hospice patients with activities of daily living and provided routine care to patients.-Planned and participated in activities with patients to provide companionship and emotional support.-Provided respite care, giving primary caregivers short-term relief from duties.-Answered phone calls from patients and caregivers and conducted routine patient check-in calls.-Documented patient data in EMR system and updated healthcare providers on patients’ current statuses.-Developed and distributed health information to patients and bereavement resources to families.-Assisted with various administrative office duties and trained incoming interns. Show less

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  KAGAN, JUGAN & ASSOCIATES, P.A.

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

  Medical Assistant

  -Worked with Dr. John Kagan and 5 physician assistants to provide care to patients in a busy orthopedic practice.-Roomed patients, obtained vital signs, and documented comprehensive medical history using an EMR system.-Administered post-operative care (e.g., suture/staple removal, casting, wound dressing, bracing).-Assisted PAs and doctors with procedures (e.g. drew injections, prepared rooms, operated POCUS).-Educated patients on injuries, conditions, and treatments and answered patient questions. -Scheduled tests, imaging, and appointments.-Managed multi-line telephone systems.-Oversaw inventory and sterilization of rooms and equipment.-Completed patient paperwork, authorization of prescriptions and refills, and various clerical duties. Show less

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  Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  Medical Assistant