Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Aareuna Dunson

Hoover,AL
Aareuna Dunson

Summary

My main objective is to attain a position in an organization that allows me to employ my skills and hard work as an asset to the company.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Ascension St. Vincent's East Operating Room

Certified Patient Care Technician
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Assist with Patient Care
  • Assist with basic arm/leg holding during surgeries
  • Report anything unusual to the nurse or doctor
  • Patient Discharge/Transport
  • Room turnover
  • Fostered positive relationships with patients and their families by providing emotional support and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
  • Promoted patient privacy and dignity by maintaining confidentiality of personal information and delivering respectful care at all times.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by effectively communicating patient needs and preferences during handoffs.

UAB Emergency Department

Certified Patient Care Technician
09.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Perform Glucose Checks
  • Take Vital Signs as well as report any alarming vital signs to the nurse
  • Patient Discharge
  • Charting
  • Patient Transport
  • Blood Drawing
  • ECG Checks
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by effectively communicating patient needs and preferences during handoffs.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing thorough and compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Assisted nursing staff in maintaining an accurate inventory of medical supplies by promptly reporting shortages or expired items.

Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

Certified Patient Care Technician
07.2021 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Assist patients with DLA
  • Perform Glucose Checks
  • Take Vital Signs as well as report any alarming vital signs to the nurse
  • Patient Discharge
  • Charting
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by educating patients on their treatment plans and medication management.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in patient care through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities.

Regions Bank

Collections Specialist
09.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Assisting with problem-solving
  • Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.

T-Mobile

Customer Service Rep
11.2017 - 02.2019

Job overview

  • Taking calls promptly
  • Providing Customers with correct information for their accounts
  • Correcting errors on bills
  • Calculating
  • Correcting Bills
  • Troubleshooting devices

Wells Fargo Call Center

Credit Phone Banker
01.2017 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Assist Customers with Finances and managing credit cards
  • Promptly took information and thought of a way to resolve the issue
  • Multitasking
  • Calculating

Aspire Physical Recovery Center

Certified Nurse Assistant
07.2016 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
  • Charting
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to promptly address any concerns or emergencies, prioritizing patient safety and well-being at all times.

Princeton Baptist Health

Nursing Tech
08.2015 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Taking patient vital signs
  • Glucose checks
  • I assisted patients daily with daily care and helped at the desk with administrative duties such as call transferring, patient discharge, etc
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.

Captain D's

Cashier/Assistant Manager
02.2013 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the cashier counter.
  • Assisted in inventory management tasks, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing product loss due to expiration or damage.
  • Improved overall store cleanliness and presentation, resulting in a more welcoming atmosphere for customers.
  • Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
  • Fostered positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Monitored sales transactions for accuracy, upholding company policies regarding discounts, returns, and exchanges.

Education

Virginia College-Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Medical Assistant Diploma
06.2017

University Overview

P.D Jackson Olin High School
Birmingham, AL

High School Diploma
05.2013

University Overview

Skills

  • Motivated
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Phlebotomy Techniques
  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • Specimen Collection
  • EKG Interpretation
  • Adaptable
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Certified Patient Care Technician, NHA #K4K6C6Q6, 04/09/26
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association. Exp; 04/30/26

References

References
  • Shakeria Gatson, 205-234-5422
  • Antony Neal, 205-983-1053

Timeline

Certified Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. Vincent's East Operating Room
04.2024 - Current
Certified Patient Care Technician
UAB Emergency Department
09.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
07.2021 - 09.2022
Collections Specialist
Regions Bank
09.2019 - 02.2020
Customer Service Rep
T-Mobile
11.2017 - 02.2019
Credit Phone Banker
Wells Fargo Call Center
01.2017 - 11.2017
Certified Nurse Assistant
Aspire Physical Recovery Center
07.2016 - 01.2017
Nursing Tech
Princeton Baptist Health
08.2015 - 07.2016
Cashier/Assistant Manager
Captain D's
02.2013 - 07.2015
  • Certified Patient Care Technician, NHA #K4K6C6Q6, 04/09/26
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association. Exp; 04/30/26
Virginia College-Birmingham
Medical Assistant Diploma
P.D Jackson Olin High School
High School Diploma
Aareuna Dunson