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LEAD HEALTH AIDE
Summary

Compassionate Medical Assistant/Health Aide offering 25 plus years of experience in healthcare industry. Focused on delivering high-quality care and assistance while streamlining Training processes. Offers quality skills in Resident/Patient care and Medication knowledge, Resident medical charts and Audits in Centrally stored medications.

Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration.

Skills
  • Staff development and leadership
  • Educational leadership
  • Healthcare management
  • Safety and health standards
  • Health evaluations
  • Team leadership and development
  • Leadership ability
  • Team leadership, training and development
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Strong lead development skills
  • Team leadership experience
  • Health and safety expertise
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Health education
  • Safety and health precautions
Experience
Lead Health Aide, Atterdag Village Of Solvang, October 2015-CurrentSolvang, CA
  • Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
  • Managed various daily job tasks, including patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
  • Provided mental and emotional support to keep clients happy and healthy.
  • Monitored medications for patients with various conditions, including Hypertension and Edema, atrial Fibrillation, Parkinson's formation in files.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions, reporting any health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Assisted patients with transitioning between beds, wheelchairs and automobiles, providing consistent and safe mobility support.
  • Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation or entertainment.
  • Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
  • Pleasantly greeted patients and families and displayed enthusiastic, compassionate attitude, effectively establishing long-term professional relationships.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of medications and medical terminology through continued education and seminars.
  • Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
  • Monitored medications for patients with various conditions, including Hypertension and Edema, atrial Fibrillation, Parkinson's and kept watchful eye for side effects.
  • Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Engaged with patients through participation in activity, which helped boost mood and improve overall memory.
  • Engaged with patients through participation in exercise, games and other activities, which helped boost mood and improve overall memory.
EMT-Basic, Dunn School, August 2006-June 2013Los Olivos, CA
  • Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
  • Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
  • Delivered first aid or life support care to sick or injured individuals in pre-hospital settings.
  • Documented all patient information, including condition or injury, treatment and medication administration.
  • Completed emergency treatment procedures to stabilize individuals for transport.
  • Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
  • Assessed scenes and prioritized care according to severity of injury or illness.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
Medical Assistant, Santa Ynez Medical Associates, June 1995-July 2006Solvang, CA
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
  • Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
  • Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for more than 15-20 patients per day.
  • Recorded vital signs and medical history for 15-20 patients each 5 minutes, as checking in for physician .
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
  • Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
  • Administered rapid tests such as urine dips and respiratory tests to help clinical staff assess conditions.
  • Trained patients on how to properly operate medical equipment.
  • Sterilized medical instruments as needed.
  • Maintained working condition of equipment by closely following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
  • Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
  • Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
  • Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Recorded patient histories and filed supporting clinical data and diagnosis.
  • Requested scripts from doctors and verified insurance and coding.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
  • Answered appointment calls.
  • Measured patient peak flows.
  • Acted as liaison between physician and patient, answering questions and delivering test results.
  • Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
Education and Training
Associate of ArtsMedical Assisting Front And Back Office, , , Santa Barbara Business College - Santa Maria, , Santa MariaCAApril 1990
Associate of ArtsEmergency Medical Technology, , , Unitek College - Fremont, , FremontCAOctober 2007
Accomplishments

Currently Lead Health Aid/Medication Technician/Medical Assistant. As Lead in an Assisted Living Facility my duties are:

1) Census of the facility

2) Medication Cart Audits, Chart Audits, Centrally Stored medications Audit and Medication documentation Audits.

3) Working closely with Supervisors/Directors of all facilities (Personal Care unit, Assisted living and Independent Living).

4) Retrieving new resident Chart information, medications lists, RCFE, PRN Medication Authorization form and Medications.

5) Assist with In-service training for Health Aides in all departments

6) Specific position in the Emergency Incident Command Team. Checking emergency supplies and inventory.

Activities and Honors
  • Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)
Certifications
  • Red Cross First Aid/CPR
  • EMT-Basic
Running, 8 marathons including 3 Boston Marathons. Outdoors activities including hiking and camping.

Assistant Youth Football Coach and Team mom for my son's Team

Team mom for my daughter's softball team

Assistant Youth group leader for Church

Sunday school teacher for Kindergarten thru First Grade students

Committee Volunteer for Wheels and Windmill Car show in Solvang California

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Atterdag Village Of Solvang
  • Dunn School
  • Santa Ynez Medical Associates

School Attended

  • Santa Barbara Business College - Santa Maria
  • Unitek College - Fremont

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Health Aide
  • EMT-Basic
  • Medical Assistant

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts
    Associate of Arts

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