Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Taker
Private Care
05.2015 - 11.2023
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph's Manor
06.2010 - 12.2022
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Dental Receptionist
Southwest Community Health Center
08.2013 - 05.2016
Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
Completed new patient registrations in software to create accurate and comprehensive records.
Communicated with insurance companies to dispute unpaid claims and verify patient coverages.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Understood dental terminology and insurance breakdowns to communicate with external stakeholders.
Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments, and direct accordingly.
Patient Care Technician
Bridgeport Hospital
12.2005 - 07.2009
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Special Education Paraprofessional at Bryant School, Bridgeport Public SchoolsSpecial Education Paraprofessional at Bryant School, Bridgeport Public Schools