Angela Ford
5070 Peachtree Blvd,GA
Summary
Looking to contribute my experience as a Health Service Manager in a results driven facility where I will be able to utilize my leadership and communication skills. I have two years of experience with healthcare management and a multitude of experience with healthcare practices that will help me to implement new techniques in a healthcare environment. I am a passionate and capable and would love to be a part of the team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT ( Patient Care Tech)
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported significant changes to medical team to ensure timely intervention.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing direct patient care and support.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Performed delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and assist with activities of daily living.
- Supported mobility for patients through safe transfer techniques and assistance.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Observed changes in patients' conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Provided education to patients about their treatment plans and health management. on post-treatment care and procedures to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Prepared and assisted with medical procedures under supervision of healthcare providers.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests under the supervision of the physician or RN.
Medical Assistant PCA II
Piedmont Of Augusta
03.2014 - Current
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Provided immediate care in patient emergencies and notified clinicians for coordinated assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Responded to patient assistance calls promptly to assess and address their needs., assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate per medical staff instructions.
- Monitored and conveyed essential patient information to healthcare staff, facilitating optimized treatment planning.
- Assisted patients with personal tasks, enhancing satisfaction and promoting independence in activities like dressing and walking.
Contracted COVID Representative
Department of Public Health for Richmond County
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Probed patients to identify service needs and accurately input data into electronic systems.
- Supported 80-100 patients daily with COVID questionnaire to address potential needs.
- Administered COVID test to patients in a clinical setting, ensuring proper protocols were followed.
Medical Assistant
Southeast Georgia Health System
06.2008 - 12.2013
- Facilitated diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for accurate internal and laboratory analyses.
- Monitored and documented vital signs for 10+ patients daily, ensuring timely assessment of patient health.
- Administered rapid tests such as EKGs to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Evaluated treatment sheets for consistency, completeness, and accuracy to support quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management And Administration
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Clinical training
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Infection control standards
- Light Signaling
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient Rapport
- Healthy Meal Preparation
- Culturally Competent Care
- Patient Transporting
- Surgical Preparation Assistance
- Equipment Disinfection
- Ambulation
- Vital Statistics Recording
- Medical Triage
- Patient Information Collection
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Healthcare Expertise
- Monitoring Vitals
- Environmental Policies Compliance
- Healthy Living Activities
- Corrective Action Planning
- Nursing Staff Support
- Infection Control Standards
- Quality Program Protocols
- Aseptic Guidelines
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Emergency Response
- Mobility Assistance
- Serving and Collecting Food Trays
- Community Activities
- Reading Comprehension
- Research Prowess
- Message Delivery
- Behavior Redirection
- Vitals Documentation
- Lighting Support
Work History
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Timeline
PCT ( Patient Care Tech)
Northside Hospital Atlanta
05.2024 - Current
Contracted COVID Representative
Department of Public Health for Richmond County
06.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Assistant PCA II
Piedmont Of Augusta
03.2014 - Current
Medical Assistant
Southeast Georgia Health System
06.2008 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management And Administration
Independence University