AMANDA GRIFFIN, MA
West Memphis,AR
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Crittenden
West Memphis, AR
06.2024 - Current
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Medical Assistant
NEA Baptist Urgent Care Clinic
Jonesboro, AR
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Patient Care Assistant
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jonesboro, AR
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Order Picker
Frito-Lay Inc
Jonesboro, AR
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Achieved productivity and accuracy standards to meet company guidelines.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
Daycare Teacher
True Freedom Ministries Daycare
St. Marys, GA
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Retail Sales Associate
Rue 21
Jonesboro, AR
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
- Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.
- Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions.
Education
Medical Assisting -
Blue Cliff College
Fayetteville, AR10.2018
High School Diploma -
Nettleton High School
Jonesboro, AR01.2017
Skills
- CPR/First-Aid Certification
- Healthcare Operations
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Emergency Response
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Processing Knowledge
- Teamwork and Communication
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Heavy Lifting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Crittenden
06.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
NEA Baptist Urgent Care Clinic
11.2023 - 06.2024
Patient Care Assistant
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2023
Order Picker
Frito-Lay Inc
01.2020 - 01.2022
Daycare Teacher
True Freedom Ministries Daycare
12.2018 - 01.2020
Retail Sales Associate
Rue 21
12.2016 - 12.2018
Medical Assisting -
Blue Cliff College
High School Diploma -
Nettleton High School
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