ALYSSA TAFALENG
San Jose,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Unit Secretary
Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Improved patient care by efficiently managing medical records and transcribing physician orders.
- Enhanced communication between nursing staff and physicians by promptly relaying critical information.
- Streamlined admissions process for patients, ensuring smooth transitions to their designated units.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Organized patient charts with diligence, ensuring accurate documentation of vital signs, medications, and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide seamless care coordination for patients.
CPT1 (EXTERNSHIP)
Palo Alto Medical Foundation, PAMF
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and efficient blood draw services.
- Collaborated with laboratory staff for accurate specimen labeling, reducing misidentification errors.
- Performed venipuncture procedures on diverse patient populations, ensuring safety and comfort during the process.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized phlebotomy station, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Managed high-volume workloads, successfully completing up to 40 blood draws per day during peak times.
- Supported clinical team by promptly delivering specimens to appropriate departments for timely analysis.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding patient information according to HIPAA regulations while processing paperwork related to test orders or results documentation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Education
DIPLOMA - Phlebotomy, EKG
INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Santa Clara, CA01.2024
VOCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL NURSING
WESTMED COLLAGE
San Jose, CA08.2014
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School
Milpitas, CA06.2010
Skills
- Scheduling Appointments
- Patient Confidentiality
- Medical Billing Knowledge
- Telephone Etiquette
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time Management
- Computer Literacy
- Adaptable to Change
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Stress Management
- Empathy and Compassion
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
Team player who goes above and beyond and was recognize and was awarded GEM (going extra mile) award to insure patients safety as well as staff safety.
Certification
CPT1
Timeline
CPT1 (EXTERNSHIP)
Palo Alto Medical Foundation, PAMF
11.2023 - 12.2023
Nursing Unit Secretary
Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 06.2022
DIPLOMA - Phlebotomy, EKG
INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
VOCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL NURSING
WESTMED COLLAGE
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School