Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing Pima Medical Institute - Mesa, AZ, GPA:
Expected in 10/2009
Certified Medical Assistant: Medical Assisting Pima Medical Institute - Seattle, WA, GPA:
Professional Summary
Patient, team-minded Clinical Student offering 10 years of experience in the healthcare field, adept at maintaining critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care. Personable and hardworking individual with positive attitude and ability to interact well with patients, families and nursing staff. Adapts easily to change of environment and work schedules.
Skills
Vital signs taking
Wellness-promotion
Specimen collection
Daily patient care
Observing responses
Medical Records Management
Documenting behaviors
Supporting personal needs
EMR / EHR
Companionship and emotional support
Transporting patients
Medical office administration
Patient Assessments
Feeding assistance expert
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Wound care specialist
Patient Management
Outpatient care
Data Entry
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Responding to emergencies
Chronic disease management
Direct Patient Care
Patient-focused care
Recording vital signs
Conducting intakes
Measuring bodily fluids
Case Management
Inpatient care
Medication Administration
Intravenous therapy
Patient Care
Venipuncture
Phlebotomy
Allergy Management
Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Infection Control
Diabetes Treatment
Clinical Documentation
Medical Records Maintenance
Electronic Health Records
Insurance Knowledge
Appointment Setting
Wound Care
Care plan management
Physician collaboration
Tracheostomy Care
Patient and family advocacy
Well visit procedures
Insulin medication assistance
Oxygen saturation standards
Patient consultation
Trauma recovery
Collecting vitals
Preventative health
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Sanitation
ICD-9 forms
Work History
05/2020 to Current
Clinical Nursing StudentSouth Shore Health – Kingston, MA,
Maintained sterile fields and application of dressings.
Assisted patients in rehabilitation process and calculated and administered medications.
Accurately gathered information systematically to determine health-related needs of patients.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
01/2019 to Current
Caregiver, Traumatic Brain InjuryPatrick McClure – City, STATE,
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Assisted patients with medication administration.
Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
Conferred with supervising LPN to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Transported one patient daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
01/2020 to 04/2020
Clinical StudentBanner Thunderbird Hospital – City, STATE,
Maintained sterile fields and application of dressings.
Assisted patients in rehabilitation process and calculated and administered medications.
Reviewed computerized laboratory test results following post dialysis, colonoscopies, ERCP, and surgeries.
Accurately gathered information systematically to determine health-related needs of patients.
Delivered hospital-compliant clinical expertise and readily developed rapport with patients and families, staff and physicians.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in IMCU by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Employed mobility devices and ambulatory equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Worked with peers, case managers and physicians in treatment meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
01/2013 to 05/2018
Lead Medical AssistantRyther – City, STATE,
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Monitored all primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers, including immunizations, vision, hearing and dental care.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Enforced department policies and procedures to keep team operating effectively and delivering top-notch care.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
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