Beatrice Murray
Gaithersburg,United States
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Embarking in the nursing career as a nursing student to enhance medical skills in helping patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist HealthCare
Rockville, MD
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Crisis Associate
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, MD
07.2020 - Current
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita
Germantown, MD
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
Patient Care Coordinator
Washongton Vascular Specialist
Bladensburg, MD
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
- Taught patients and families to use at-home medical equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Tysons Corner, VA03.2026
High School Diploma -
High School For Health Careers & Sciences
New York, NY06.2003
Skills
- EMR Charting
- Attention to Detail
- Verifying Health Insurance
- Call Transfers
- Insurance Information Collection
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist HealthCare
11.2023 - Current
Crisis Associate
Frederick Health Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita
01.2017 - 04.2020
Patient Care Coordinator
Washongton Vascular Specialist
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
High School Diploma -
High School For Health Careers & Sciences