Brandy Henry
Johnson City,NY
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a strong desire to take on new challenges. Possessing a solid work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Thrives in various work environments and works effectively without constant supervision. Has a knack for quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
UHS Hospital
Binghamton, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Maintains patient care standards and unit environment in alignment with both Nursing and United Health Services guidelines.
- Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.
- Works closely with physicians and registered nurses to develop patient care plans.
Medical Assistant (Temporary)
Cornerstone Family Healthcare
Binghamton, NY
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Testing Navigator/ Harm Reduction Specialist
Southern Tier AIDS Program
Binghamton , NY
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided free and confidential screening and testing services (HIV/HCV/STI) to individuals seeking testing, including venipuncture blood draws for confirmatory testing
- Provided confidential linkage, navigation, and appropriate referrals to additional medical and supportive services in the community, as well as tracking and documenting all related outcomes.
Access Care Representative
UHS Hospital
Johnson City, NY
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Completes registration fields for all patients seeking emergency treatment
- Updates and maintains the hospital census and bed board system according to physician and nurse requests
- Assists with scheduling patients for applicable appointments and coordinates the completion of all applicable fields
- Maintains a high knowledge levels on all insurance payers, including managed care, governmental, commercial, no fault, workers’ compensation, etc
- As well as assigns health plans accurately and research patient related encounters to ensure all assigned health plans are linked.
Paraprofessional
Kent County Community School
Dover, DE
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Administered pre-prepared lesson plans for children aged 4&5 with special needs
- Strategize with the in-class therapist to help each child develop life and academic skills.
Education
BA in Biology -
Binghamton University
Vestal, NYMS in Biology - Microbiology
Binghamton University
Vestal, NY05.2023
Skills
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and copy/fax/print utilities
- Intermediate conversational Spanish
- 2 years' experience as a Microbiologist Lab Technician for master's research with an emphasis in Biofilms
- Basic Life Support and CPR Certified
- Medical terminology knowledge
- HIPAA compliance
- Venipuncture
Certification
Basic Life Support and CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Contact
Johnson City, NY 13790
Leadership Experience
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Pi Eta Chapter, Member/Soror (2022- Present): Lead graphic creator for event advertising. Graduate advisor that aids in event planning as well as the organizing of community service opportunities for the chapter and greater campus participation.
- Binghamton University Chapter of the NAACP, Health Chair (2020-2021): Organizing events to raise awareness of health education and health issues impacting Black Americans and other minorities. Advocating and providing educational resources for students intending to pursue careers in health sciences.
- Binghamton University Chapter of the NAACP, President (2021-2022): Overseeing the executive committee and serving as a voting chair of each committee that facilitate events that impact Americans of Color.
Timeline
Medical Assistant (Temporary)
Cornerstone Family Healthcare
04.2024 - 01.2025
Testing Navigator/ Harm Reduction Specialist
Southern Tier AIDS Program
08.2023 - 04.2024
Access Care Representative
UHS Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Paraprofessional
Kent County Community School
06.2019 - 08.2022
Nursing Assistant
UHS Hospital
01.2019 - Current
BA in Biology -
Binghamton University
MS in Biology - Microbiology
Binghamton University