<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Hard Work By Me LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Tomorrow's Medical Assistants Today]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:26:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hardworkbyme.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making It Make Sense]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/be-the-best-medical-assistant-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7d80059599848d90ac883c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:16:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_c48a0d0de0234e21b2b95956c97699cb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making It Make Sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[In order to be the best medical assistant ever you must learn the fine art of making sense out of EVERYTHING you do. We’re not just pressing buttons here. As a fire medical assistant you first start  by examining each task given and asking yourself: why am I doing this? How does it benefit the patient? How does it connect to their health? And most importantly, what information does my clinician want and need? Why is this the most important thing? Well I’m glad you asked. It’s because your job...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/making-it-make-sense-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e51d7eaa8ef706720b37a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:16:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_1912d00d86b44549b1be7d1b19d43510~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make your trainers proud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use a humble approach The best course of action to take when you are starting out or starting at a new place is to be humble. Be teachable and submissive. Your new coworkers are going to be your trainers for a while. The moment you choose to express your ungratefullness you just might GET BOOTED! Once your ego shows up NOONE WILL WANT TO TEACH YOU ANYTHING! Don’t come in, use people for information and then choose to dis them once you “feel” you no longer need them. Truth is: In the medical...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/make-your-trainers-proud</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e53b0eaa8ef706720b3ce</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:16:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_929f2b14d36d4aa384028a03cefde4b7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[STAY COURIOUS! Your curiosity will put you ahead of the game.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asking questions will help the clinician understand where you are in your learning process and THEY WILL TEACH YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! Asking questions about key parts of your job and specialty helps you understand the WHY behind the WHAT and you will become an expert behind your task. You dont need to be as knowledgeable as the clinician. You only need to to be an expert on what you are assigned to do and do it well. This BUILDS A LANGUAGE OF LEARNING between you and the clinician. It...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/stay-courious-your-curiosity-will-put-you-ahead-of-the-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e5434eaa8ef706720b3e4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:16:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_27228392116449d991a2030bcee4570f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making It Make Sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explaining things How do you explain to the patient what you are doing for the clinician and why you are doing it? You pull from your knowledge. Your knowledge comes from your edcuation, experience and from the medical doctor that you work with. So, when you are asked a question you are not guessing. Your answer should be clear and it should exclude information that you truly do not understand. It should be clear to the patient that your knowledge is limited and that for further information...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/making-it-make-sense</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e532aeaa8ef706720b3b6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:15:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_71ff7d3cb4484f81aa0c8b9aff6374ad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_844,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only Speak on what you DO know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes the best answer is: I am not sure but let me find out. Not only will help the patient with the right information but you will learn as well by doing this. This may be the quickest way to earning respect as a new medical professional. Yes. I said professional because just because you are new doesnt mean you are not a professional. How you may ask?? Because a PRO GIVES THE RIGHT KNOWLEDGE EACH AND EVERY TIME. Some attributes of a medical professional: They are teachable They value...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/only-speak-on-what-you-do-know-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e53e7f11b4495a83bb2f0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:15:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_021b513040fb400eb816762294daaaa4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only speak on what you DO KNOW]]></title><description><![CDATA[When someone ask you a question you will not be completely clueless. Your train of thought will lead to the knowledge that YOU DO have. Remember: FFO. Fake it and Fool around and Find out. Find out what? That you are a Fake! In other words: don’t fake it until you make it or you will be found out. If you start out by faking it you will end faking it until you are fired or embarrassed and driven to quit. IT IS SIMPLY HARD TO CATCH UP ON KNOWLEDGE. You will find yourself overwelmed and feeling...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/only-speak-on-what-you-do-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e536bf11b4495a83bb2da</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:15:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_b16a10b131ef431fbc359a31fabc36a5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_844,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scenario 2
Miss Know It All]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karen was a 55 year old nurse with 25 years in the game Karen felt entitled to senority and whatever position she wanted because she had been doing this for a while, so she figured. Now when Karen went to result a 2 minute pregnancy test she told the head  medical doctor that it was negative after just 30 seconds! The medical assistant that had just started told Karen that her test had actually been positive after the 2 minute timeframe that it was supposed to run. Karen would not acknowledge...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/scenario-2-miss-know-it-all</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e54aeeaa8ef706720b3fe</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:14:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_4ea091c265b44a7eb3244e4f1fcfe2b6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_872,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scenario 1 
Little Miss Coccy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nina was hired at Urgent Care Express. She was hired right out of school to do what she figured would be a simple job. Take vitals, document them in the chart, room the patient, fullfill the doctor orders. She went in to  her first 2 weeks on the job as if to say “I got this”. Nina was FRESH OUT OF SCHOOL! There would be NO WAY she could have it all figured out. She was nervous, arrogant and wanted to work at a super speedy pace to prove her skills. Nina also didnt want to be told what to do...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/scenario-1-little-miss-coccy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e5479eaa8ef706720b3f1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:14:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_914f232b5b234057bd06f1f9375a45e0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dont throw the baby out with the bathwater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be nice. Ne healthy. Be happy. Sick people can’t help sick people. Eat right. Demonstrate the lifestyle that you counsel people to have. Take small steps in your personal life to have a healthy diet. Take a walk on your lunch. Bring in a healthy snack for your coworkers. Start a walking group. Speak positive things. When you come into work speak only positivity. Dont complain about the rain, or the heat, or the fact that it is Monday. Nip negativity in the bud as soon as you arrive. Smile...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/dont-throw-the-baby-out-with-the-bathwater</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e5605eaa8ef706720b46b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:14:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_884f3083f2904d139da372b8798dc154~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dont throw the baby out with the bathwater. Sh*t happens so clean it up!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ok, so there are a few coworkers that erk your nerves. SO WHAT! BE AN ADULT. GROW UP AND BE a P R O F E S S I O N A L! PRO TIPS: Come into work with a super positive attitude so that when you are fatigue your 100% energy turns only to 50% energy instead of 5%. You cannot just go to work and do your job. Be vulnerable. Be kind and get to know your coworkers. This also builds trust. When someone comes for you, turn their negative energy into positive energy. Dont let anyone bully you. At the...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/dont-throw-the-baby-out-with-the-bathwater-sh-t-happens-so-clean-it-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e54e1eaa8ef706720b413</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:14:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_ec299dde13bd43239c5d87f0664cb30f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be an asset not an asshole Negativity Make sure you keep the end goal in mind.: Paying your bills and building your experience Building seniority at the company Keeping your 401k and benefits Building trust and professionalism All these are examples of why you must fight negativity. PRO TIP: PUT A PHOTO OF YOUR LOVED ONES OR PET ON YOUR WORK STATION TO REMIND YOURSELF OF WHY YOU ARE DOING THIS JOB EVERY DAY!. Do you need more? Purchasing that new home or vehicle Paying off student loans Going...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/don-t-throw-the-baby-out-with-the-bathwater</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e55beeaa8ef706720b452</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:14:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_db4ca6e872ec4e22b50a296908b0eeec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be an asset not an asshole Petty happens . Avoid the world of petty behavior, it will never end. PRO TIPS: When someone talks about your coworker to you don't feed into it. Be positive and put that conversation to SHAME! When your coworkers want to talk about patient stuff be a pro and speak to that coworker in a low tone to indicate that you are keeping the conversation private so you don't break HIPPA laws. When your coworkers laugh at you or tease you. Laugh with them! DONT TAKE YOURSELF...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/don-t-throw-the-baby-out-with-the-bathwater-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e5543eaa8ef706720b430</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:14:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_4ddec7d161414ea4a88effb6e4e9e097~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When things get fishy. GYN and everything in between.]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you have to help with the down under make sure to keep a professional profile. Women need help with all kinds of GYN issues, such as problems with bleeding and STDs. PRO TIP: One way to build trust in this field is to not blurt out test results and being HIPPA compliant with talking to patients and coworkers about their GYN issues. Be the pro patients expect you to be. MEN: If a man comes in with a UTI many time it is an STI unless he is older. But be a pro. Just ask him “Is there...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/when-things-get-fishy-gyn-and-everything-in-between-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7fdb6580bc471690a68e4d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:12:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_585f3f3a6ad94a358346aaa66bf54545~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_826,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosters]]></title><description><![CDATA[You are the clinicians eyes and ears Things to always include in your note: (Primary Care) Onset, Full dates Track hospitals (primary care) ER, hospital or urgent care visits New medical history from other specialist New medication from other specialist And remember if the clinician that you are serving keeps asking you the same questons. Try to get that information for each patient if it applies.  There is an art to serving and it lies in being proactive. YOUR CLINICIAN IS YOUR CUSTOMER....]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/boosters-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e66f6f11b4495a83bb6f0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:11:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_69ef2ad064ab4892b15366de52880f17~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things to do daily Here are some things that you can do to be exceptional Excercise memory. When you perform test for a patient try to memorize their date of birth. This will strengthen your memory. Verify their name before performing test also.  Make sure they are the ones reciting it to you. Provide Details When you document, be specific and provide directional information ie: Left chest area or Right chest area. Provide the whole date instead of just a day. IE: Pt fell Thursday. Put...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/boosters-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e65d1f11b4495a83bb693</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:11:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_22aa6e4d41784675a18fb950ecb7991f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be honest in the oops. This is the bloopers section.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keeping it real when you have made an error forces you slow down, be honest and show integrity and build trust. And because of that embarrassing moment you won't want to make that same mistake again.]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/be-honest-in-the-oops-this-is-the-bloopers-section</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85407408752169b9ab7708</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:10:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_403c9ec366e243dc8ec5705f0588503a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Details! When in doubt, leave it out. Don’t be extra.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your job is to assist with details . You can stay in your lane by:]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/details-when-in-doubt-leave-it-out-don-t-be-extra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83c616121c57d0e4956f31</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:09:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_a8c61f9674e947fcbefa6bdc1954b5fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Details Details Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the rules Jules. Dates Interem (times the patient went to the hospital ER or urgent care) Past Medical History Medications Eliminate: Too many details. Remember: The clinician is coming in the room! You cannot possibly get more than 3 complaints in one visit. They only get 15 minutes and only 3-5 minute are with you!]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/details-details-details-4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7fd07e80bc471690a68c81</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:09:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_8900fa160f194015b444b32b3766d73f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Details Details Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[When kids get crazy. *If you have ADHD don’t work with kids:) Kids can be cray cray. But also what makes them worst is a mean nurse. You want to be stern but kind. You want to address them not just the parents. (Also don’t just address the kids). Understand that kids don’t trust doctors but you can change that experience. Your job as the professional is to be kind and understanding and you have to control your inner kid while dealing with kids. Always look out for kid’s well being. Let the...]]></description><link>https://www.hardworkbyme.com/post/details-details-details-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7fd7d88a669a7e3e060f1a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:09:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/745d9d_8178dd2912714d82a86806cc0294980e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sounja Evon</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>