Aleriea Nicholson
Greensburg,LA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with certification in Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy. Extensive experience at Saint Helena Parish Hospital, specializing in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proficient in medical documentation and medication administration, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere for patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant Student
Northshore Technical Community College
Greensburg, LA
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Administered injections, vaccinations, and medications as prescribed by a physician.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure accurate documentation of patient care activities.
- Collected specimens for lab testing and performed basic laboratory tests under supervision of physician or medical technologist.
- Performed patient intake duties, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Charted all patient services in records with high accuracy.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment; ordered new items when needed.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Helena Parish Hospital
Greensburg, LA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Direct Service Worker
quality community homes
Greensburg, LA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Ensured that medications were taken correctly according to physician orders.
Education
Certificate - Health Education
NorthShore Community College
Greensburg, LA05-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Data entry
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Health education
- HIPAA compliance
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Clinical procedures
- Butterfly needle technique
- Instrument sterilization
- Serum Collection
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy technician
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Medical testing
- Inventory management
- Medical billing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Insurance eligibility verifications
- Fast learner
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant April 2024
- Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician May 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant Student
Northshore Technical Community College
08.2024 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Helena Parish Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Direct Service Worker
quality community homes
06.2023 - 05.2024
Certificate - Health Education
NorthShore Community College
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