Alicia Churn
McAllen,TX
Summary
Fastidious professional with many years in healthcare, excited to bring talent and expertise to new company. Highly adept in preparing operating rooms, testing, and maintaining equipment and preparing patients for surgery. Well versed in aseptic techniques and infection control measures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Roundrock, TX
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided basic care to over 12 patients per shift, assisting with bathing, changing linens and serving meals.
- Attended to patients in 12 bed units, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
CNA/CMA
The Center at Parmer
Roundrock, TX
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
CNA/CMA
Bridgemoor Transitional Care
Roundrock, TX
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Certified Medication Aide/ CNA
Austin Retirement And Nursing Center
Austin, TX
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained medication stock and performed cleaning of patient rooms and equipment.
- Administered scheduled drugs under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
CNA
New Hope Manor
Cedar Park, TX
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented activities and recorded information on system.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Medical Assistant
BridgemoorRoundrockRoundrockRoundrockDr. Klenz, Flores, and Nagaraj
McAllen, TX
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technoloy
Texas State TechnicaL College
Harlingen, TX05-2025
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
Mcallen, TX06.2011
High School Diploma -
Mcallen High School
Mcallen, TX06.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TXSkills
- Quick problem solver
- Detail-oriented
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Time Management
- Punctual
- Takes Initiative
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Tray preparation
- Sterilization procedures
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocols
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- High-level disinfection
Timeline
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2022
CNA/CMA
The Center at Parmer
01.2021 - 10.2021
CNA/CMA
Bridgemoor Transitional Care
10.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Medication Aide/ CNA
Austin Retirement And Nursing Center
04.2018 - 09.2019
CNA
New Hope Manor
03.2017 - 04.2018
Medical Assistant
BridgemoorRoundrockRoundrockRoundrockDr. Klenz, Flores, and Nagaraj
06.2011 - 07.2012
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
High School Diploma -
Mcallen High School
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technoloy
Texas State TechnicaL College
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech
Texas State Technical College