ADDALEE WEEKS
Zephyrhills
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the medical field. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and post-operative management. Strong focus on teamwork and dependable in adapting to changing needs. Known for clear communication, critical thinking, and compassionate patient interaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Brandon Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Patient Care Technician Med/Surge Telemetry
HCA Brandon Hospital
01.2024 - 10.2024
- 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 transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Medical Assistant
Midtown Clinic
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximetry and weight.
- Drew blood and collected samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system. Obtained prior authorization, if required.
Medical Assistant
Florida Medical Clinic
11.2017 - 10.2021
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Medical Assistant/Referral Coordinator
Midtown Clinic
10.2009 - 06.2017
- Maintained accurate records on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
- Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Successfully scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to ensure exceptional customer experience.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Tampa, FL12.2022
High School Diploma -
Zephyrhills High School
Zephyrhills, FL05.2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Intravenous therapy
- EMR / EHR
- Patient counseling
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse 10/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association 03/2024-03/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Brandon Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician Med/Surge Telemetry
HCA Brandon Hospital
01.2024 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant
Midtown Clinic
10.2021 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
Florida Medical Clinic
11.2017 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant/Referral Coordinator
Midtown Clinic
10.2009 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
Zephyrhills High School
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