Amaya Freeman
Jemison,AL
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Extern at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, adept in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care. Excelled in clinical judgment, reducing medication errors by efficient administration. Skilled in electronic charting and patient advocacy, I significantly enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and proactive health promotion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, reducing the risk of medication errors.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Used evidence-based practices to guide decision-making, resulting in optimal patient outcomes.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Phlebotomist
Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using Software and Software to validate patient insurance information.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Medical Assistant
Shelby Ridge Rehab Select
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Education
Phlebotomy Ink
Birmingham, AL08.2021
Jemison High School
Jemison, AL05.2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Anatomy knowledge
- Health Promotion
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Collecting vitals
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Intake and discharge
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Cardiac monitors
Certification
CPR
Phlebotomy
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
01.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse Extern
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Shelby Ridge Rehab Select
08.2019 - 12.2021
Phlebotomy Ink
Jemison High School