Cathy Gagliasso
Blackfoot,ID
Summary
Analytical and strategic. Have excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
C.N.A.
Health And Welfare, Self-Direction
Pocatello, ID
07.2012 - 02.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' living areas.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and saturation levels.
- Adjusting oxygen levels to mainain proper saturation levels.
- Transporting for social and medical outings.
Unit Clerk
Bingham Memorial Hospital
Blackfoot, Idaho
05.1999 - 08.2012
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Charted vital signs and added telemetry strips to charts.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Completed daily charge reconciliation to keep billing current and accurate.
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information and directed calls.
- Prepared admissions charts.
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone.
- Collaborated with assistants and doctors to prepare and set up rooms with adequate supplies and equipment.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blackfoot High School
870 S. Fisher, Blackfoot, ID. 8322101.1977
Skills
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Time Management
- Calm Under Stress
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Willingness to Learn
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Prioritization
Timeline
C.N.A.
Health And Welfare, Self-Direction
07.2012 - 02.2022
Unit Clerk
Bingham Memorial Hospital
05.1999 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Blackfoot High School