Alice Hunlock
Kingston,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with strong skills in vital signs monitoring, patient education, and medical inventory management. Committed to enhancing patient care and ensuring accurate data entry.
Overview
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9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Debra T Miller MD FAAFP
Kingston, Pennsylvania
06.2022 - 2026
- Streamlined patient intake processes and updated medical records efficiently.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up care to enhance continuity of treatment.
- Supported physicians during patient exams by collecting vital signs and medical histories.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions to promote understanding and adherence.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide support.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability and minimizing shortages.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and availability of proper supplies.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Contacted pharmacies to manage prescription submissions and refills. to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Contacted pharmacies to manage prescription submissions and refills. to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kingston Rehabilitation and Nursing
kingston, PA
06.2014 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding.
- Assisted nursing staff during medical procedures and treatments.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents in walking with or without mobility aids. with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA protocols. with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on a frequent basis.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on a frequent basis.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Fortis Forty Fort
Forty Fort PASkills
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient flow management
- Immunization administration
- EKG monitoring
- Basic wound care
- Medical inventory management
- Records management
- Insurance authorizations
- HIPAA compliance
- Sterilization techniques
- CPR
- Patient instruction
- Specimen labeling
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Debra T Miller MD FAAFP
06.2022 - 2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kingston Rehabilitation and Nursing
06.2014 - 07.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Fortis Forty Fort