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Johanna Herrell-Carthen

Memphis

Summary

Bachelor of Social Work student bringing clinical experience as a Certified Medical Assistant, supporting individuals and families through rapport building, empathetic engagement, and coordinated care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Personal Touch Home Health Care
01.2025 - Current
  • Supported clients with daily living tasks and medication adherence, fostering independence and enhancing overall quality of life.
  • Built trusting relationships with clients and families through consistent, compassionate communication.
  • Provided emotional support and monitored changes in client well-being, communicating needs to supervisors to ensure client-centered care.

Certified Medical Assistant

Baptist Medical Group-Gynecological and Obstetrics
01.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
  • Supported patients during sensitive women’s health procedures by reducing anxiety and offering clear, empathetic communication.
  • Collaborated with providers by communicating patient concerns and needs to support coordinated care.
  • Maintained a full-time schedule, averaging 40 hours per week in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Certified Medical Assistant

Desoto Family Care Clinic
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Documented patient interactions and clinical tasks with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Performed venipuncture and administered injections, following dosage protocols and patient safety standards.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Social Work

The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
05-2026

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS
07-2024

Diploma of Medical Assistant - Health Care Administration

Concorde Career College
Southaven, MS
04-2021

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Client Communication
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Medical Terminology
  • Time management

Field Interest

Medical social work, community nutrition and family wellness, maternal and perinatal mental health, and early childhood development.

Affiliations

Student Representative, Social Work Department — University of Mississippi

  • Participate in departmental meetings, representing student perspectives and supporting program initiatives.

Member, Student Social Work Organization (SSWO)

  • Engage in service projects, peer support, and professional development activities promoting social work values.

Certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), 2021

Timeline

Caregiver

Personal Touch Home Health Care
01.2025 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Baptist Medical Group-Gynecological and Obstetrics
01.2023 - 07.2024

Certified Medical Assistant

Desoto Family Care Clinic
02.2021 - 11.2022

Diploma of Medical Assistant - Health Care Administration

Concorde Career College

Bachelor of Applied Science - Social Work

The University of Mississippi

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Northwest Mississippi Community College
Johanna Herrell-Carthen