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Arielle Matthews

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Team-oriented and reliable nursing assistant professional with experience in high acuity cardiac-vascular ICU
environment. Leveraging expertise in scope-appropriate clinical assessment to assist RN staff. Strong ability to document critical information accurately and in a timely manner. Strengths lie in problem-solving and anticipating patient/team member needs. Prior experience as substitute teacher/paraeducator for special needs populations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

University of Pennsylvania Hospital(Penn Medicine)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2026 - Current

• Receive shift report from charge RN and outgoing CNA to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist RN with patient chest tube removal, repositioning, transfers, toileting and hygiene.
• Perform POCT (bladder scans, glucose, EKG, etc.) and document values into EMR (Epic).
• Empty catheter bags and measure contents per care plan.
• Restock supplies and prepared empty rooms for patient intake to facilitate seamless ICU admission.

Nurse Aide

Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Philadelphia, PA
10.2025 - 11.2025

• Assisting 12+ residents daily with ADLs, transfers, and repositioning including operation of a Hoyer lift.

• Helping residents with daily hygiene including showing, oral, incontinence and peri-care.
• Provide residents with emotional and moral support and promoting independence.
• Communicating effectively with team members, residents, and families.

Substitute Instructional Aide

Kelly Education
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - Current
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Medical Scribe

Oak Street Health
Philadelphia, PA
07.2023 - 08.2024

Overview: I worked with physicians and patients to document patient encounters and improve health outcomes.


Responsibilities included:

  • Leading the morning huddle with the assigned provider to review the patient schedule, address suspects, and plan accordingly.
  • Documenting medical visits by scribing patient encounters, including history, examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
  • Creating an after-visit summary to aid patient comprehension and instruct on next steps after the visit.
  • Participating in weekly panel management to close quality gaps.
  • Participating in case collaboration (weekly planning) to improve care for high-risk patients.
  • Participating in monthly clinical documentation reviews to close suspects and adhere to ICD-10 coding guidelines.
  • Placing lab, diagnostic imaging orders, and specialist referrals based on clinical indications.
  • Obtaining prior authorization for diagnostic testing, and resolving billing trailers in a timely manner.

Building Staff

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
03.2021 - 05.2023

Overview: I worked within a team of staff members to maintain athletic facilities and help manage athletic events.


Responsibilities included:

  • Authorizing appropriate access to building and its facilities.
  • Providing customer service to students and their families by offering directions, or ensuring the flow of communication to the proper channels.
  • Thorough disinfection and organization of gym equipment.
  • Documentation and record-keeping of borrowed equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Health Care Studies

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05-2020

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Clinical assessment
  • POCT and vitals
  • EMR documentation (EPIC and Greenway)
  • High typing speed and accuracy (80 WPM)
  • Equipment/stock management

Affiliations

  • Legislative ambassador for the American Cancer Society
  • Volunteer for the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society
  • Per Diem Instructional Aide/Substitute Teacher with Kelly Education

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

University of Pennsylvania Hospital(Penn Medicine)
03.2026 - Current

Nurse Aide

Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
10.2025 - 11.2025

Substitute Instructional Aide

Kelly Education
03.2024 - Current

Medical Scribe

Oak Street Health
07.2023 - 08.2024

Building Staff

Arcadia University
03.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Arcadia University

Associate of Arts - Health Care Studies

Community College of Philadelphia
Arielle Matthews