Multi-talented assistant consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Skills
Venipuncture
Time management
Infection control and aseptic procedures
Recording data
Patient confidentiality
Specimen collection and analysis
Specimen labeling procedures
Health education
Detail-oriented
Quality control guidelines
Data entry
Charting and clinical documentation
Patient privacy
Medical records management
Companionship and emotional support
Patient-focused care
Inpatient care
Supporting personal needs
Documenting behaviors
Feeding assistance expert
Observing responses
Measuring bodily fluids
Recording vital signs
Conducting intakes
Direct patient care
CPR/First Aid certified
Adaptable
Compassionate
Trustworthy companion
Efficient and reliable team player
Medical office administration
Medical records review
Work History
Lab Assistant Phlebotomist, 07/2018 - Current Southcoast Health System – Wareham, MA,
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Handled insurance verification tasks to validate patient insurance information.
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
CNA, 01/2018 - 07/2019 Brightspring Health Services – Lithonia, GA,
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
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.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN's informed of changes.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
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