Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations.
Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care. Well over 15 years of experience and very out-going and detailed oriented. Love taking care of patients needs. Eager to take on and learn new task and help other.
Skills
vitals and Charting expertise
Understands mobility assistance needs
Understands medical procedures
Performing blood draws
Administering medications
Injections and Immunizations
Administer medications to patients in office
Answering of phone calls from patients, physicians, and pharmacy
Schedule appointments
ordering of medications
Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
Respiratory equipment training
Documentation procedures expert
Calm and level-headed under duress
Medical terminology knowledge
Reliable transportation
Dependable
General housekeeping ability
EKG
Experience
03/2013 to 05/2017
Patient Care and Medical TechnicianBalanced Home Care - Sterling Heights, MI
l Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
l Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
l Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
l Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
l Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
l Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
l Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
l Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
l Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
l Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
l Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
l Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety. Med Tech Manager- Responsible for distribution of all medications, assist residents with blood pressures, blood sugars, wound care and maintain, clean and change colonoscopy bags. Enter medications in EMR system as well as consult physicians and pharmacy on meds. Blister pack new medications as they come in, and make sure all information is correct. Monitor meds and residents extremely close.
03/2010 to 06/2011
Medical AssistantDr. Idella Simmons - Indianapolis, IN
l Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
l Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
l Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
l Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
l Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
11/2000 to 02/2008
Medical AssistantEastside Medical Center - Indianapolis, IN
l Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
l Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
l Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
l Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
l Changed sterile dressings.
l Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
l Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
l Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
l Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
l Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
l Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
l Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
l Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
Education and Training
1985
High School Diploma: English , Math other academics as requiredThomas Carr Howe High School - Indianapolis, INEnglish , Math other academics as required
1997
Certification in Medical Assisting: Medical Assistant,
PCI - Indianapolis, IN
Certifications
l First Aid Certification
Skills
allergies, Schedule appointments, Blood draws, blood pressure, caregiver, catheterization, diabetes, EKGs, EKG, filing, First Aid, Injections, Medical Assisting, Patient Care, direct patient, rehabilitation, Triage, vital signs, word processing
High School Diploma : English , Math other academics as required Certification in Medical Assisting: Medical Assistant, PCI - Indianapolis, IN
Certifications
l First Aid Certification
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