CMA/Triage Nurse Resume Example

I functioned as hands-on working supervisor.Planned, assigned and oversaw the daily activities of specified clinical employees that perform a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and protocols. I was responsible for maintaining sufficient clinical staffing levels and adequate medical supplies as well as all medications needed to run the day to day operation of the practice. 

I ensured that patients were triaged in a timely manner and placed in appropriate treatment rooms directing the clinical flow on the floor.

Reviewed PTO requests and generated a monthly clinical schedule for clinical staff to cover operation of the facility 7 days a week.

Directly involved in selection for potential new hiring, interviewing, supervision, and counseling of staff.

Assisted the clinical staff with issues concerning patients, equipment, supplies and any other matters affecting proper patient care.

Recommended improvement processes and procedures and conducted regular audits of back office operations.

Served as a super user for all new implemented computer and equipment applications, quality, safety, and any other clinical initiatives.

Conducted inventory and ordered necessary medical supplies and medications needed for the efficient daily operation of the practice.

Obtained information on new and improved medical supplies from outside vendors. I worked in conjunction with the operations manager, physicians, and other clinical staff to determine best products for use in the practice.

Performed patient care duties required of a medical assistant. To include triage of patients, phlebotomy, in house as well as send out labs,  xrays, medication administration, patient visit instruction as well as discharge instructions under the direct supervision of physicians. As well as initial activities listed above for non DOT occupational medicine patients and related urine drug screen testing.

Acute patient care in both the intensive care unit as well as on the transport ambulance to include ACLS, PALS,  and NALS. As well as BLS.

Transport of critical care pediatric and infant patients from statewide outlying hospitals to CHOA Egleston, or CHOA Scottish Rite for direct admittance to intensive care units or step down units as dictated by medical requirements of patients.

• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to ensure proper operation.
• Operated emergency vehicles safely to efficiently transport emergent patients.
• Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in the field or in transit.
• Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
• Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
• Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.