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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary

Compassionate Healthcare professional with 20+ years of experience providing comprehensive support and care. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Proven ability to solve complex problems. Skilled at maintaining relationships with patients to provide quality care. Well-qualified Healthcare professional adept at managing specimens, assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Experience in internal medicine and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Proactive worker committed to helping my TEAM provide top-notch patient care. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities. Proficient and caring Nursing team member with patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Multi-talented, consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements.

Skills
  • Medical transcription
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • EMR / EHR
  • Simple dressings
  • Medical office administration
  • Monitoring patient progress
  • Water bath maintenance
  • Autoclaving
  • Patient management
  • Wound care
  • Adaptable
  • Direct patient care
  • Prioritizing stat orders
  • Suctioning
  • Pelvic sonography
  • Case Management
  • CPR
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Traction equipment
  • Payment collection
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Hospice Care
  • Phlebotomy
  • Maintaining liquid nitrogen tanks
  • Emptying catheter bags
  • D.O.T Physicals
  • Urine drug screens
  • Using a centrifuge
  • Medical Records Management
  • Laboratory maintenance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Assisting with physical exams
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Patient privacy
  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Therapeutic procedures
  • Patient bathing
  • Using a spectrometer
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Account Management
  • Electronic health records
  • Orthopedic splints
  • Respiratory therapy functions
  • Cardiac monitors
  • PH testing
  • Indirect patient care
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Lab equipment operation
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Patient-focused care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Culinary talent
  • Patient oral care
  • Data Entry
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Patient assessments
  • Ambulating and repositioning patients
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Recording vital signs
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Outpatient care
  • MS Office
  • Data Analysis
  • Administrative support
  • Customer Service
  • Team building
  • Data Collection
  • Documentation
  • Training
Work History
07/2016 to 07/2018
PCA-Personal Care Assistant Bayada Home Health Care Morristown, NJ,
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
  • Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Consulted with HOSPICE to assess cases and enhance care.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
11/2009 to 05/2010
Medical Assistant-Lab Technician Family Care Center City, STATE,
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
  • Balanced, calibrated and recorded appropriate hemodynamic data.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams.
  • Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Identified test discrepancies.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Attended required training, education and meetings.
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms.
  • Measured patient spirometry.
  • Performed or scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
  • Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Monitored BAT test accuracy using quality controls.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Completed fluoroscopy exams and other special procedures.
  • Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for Numerous patients every 10-15 minutes.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
  • Followed all appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
  • Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
  • Conducted machine safety checks according to facility policy.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to physician.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Report significant information and changes in patient condition to nurse supervisor.
  • Documented all maintenance and repairs in timely fashion.
  • Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
  • Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
  • Moved transducer over specified area of body to produce images.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Gathered supplies needed for cardiac imaging procedures.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information.
02/2006 to 05/2007
Medical Assistant-Lab Technician Women’s Health Services Of Central VA City, STATE,
  • Assessed equipment after each production run, performing preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Verified appropriate product lubrication and cooling throughout machine operation.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
  • Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
  • Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
  • Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production.
  • Manually set up machinery and equipment.
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Participated in meetings to discuss new opportunities.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Supported needs of donors with skill and efficiency.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Contributed to team results in fast-paced donor environments.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Learned how to complete veinapuncture with minimal supervision, contributing to successful donation.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Developed team communications and information for all meetings.
  • Worked with donor customers to understand needs and provide excellence service.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Attended required training, education and meetings.
  • Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms.
  • Followed all appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Education
Expected in 06/1998
High School Diploma:
Amherst County High School - Amherst, VA
GPA:
  • Graduated with 3.2 GPA
Expected in
: Medical Assistant
National College of Business And Technology - Lynchburg,, VA
GPA:
  • Continuing education in Nursing.
  • Job placement
Expected in 03/2021
Associate Degree in Nursing: Heal And Human Services
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater - Clearwater, FL
GPA:

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School Attended

  • Amherst County High School
  • National College of Business And Technology
  • Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater

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  • Medical Assistant-Lab Technician
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