Amber Allen
Sedalia,KY
Summary
Dedicated PCA/Medical Unit Clerk at Jackson Purchase Medical Center, I excelled in providing compassionate care and ensuring HIPAA compliance. My proactive approach improved patient wellbeing and safeguarded confidential information, fostering strong relationships with families and enhancing patient services through effective behavioral management and emotional support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA/Medical Unit Clerk
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
08.2003 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations, safeguarding confidential patient information during record maintenance.
- Maintained a well-organized work environment by filing documents efficiently, enabling easy access to essential information when needed.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answering incoming calls and facilitated to appropriate persons.
- Enter patient orders from the Doctors.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY05-2002
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Compassionate care
- HIPAA compliance
- Family support
- Patient services
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Time management
- Medical record-keeping
Timeline
PCA/Medical Unit Clerk
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
08.2003 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
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