Candace Jones
South Euclid,Ohio
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare IT Consultant
Medasource, Tek Systems, Experis
Cleveland, OH
11.2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented customized strategies to meet client needs.
- Evaluated existing systems and processes against industry best practices for efficiency enhancement purposes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Traveled to various hospitals in the United States and worked hands on with all medical staff as new medical records system was implicated and made sure staff could efficiently work during their shifts.
Managing Stylist
IHairCandy
Cleveland, OH
07.2010 - Current
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
- Performed chemical treatments such as perms and relaxers.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Educated clients on proper home hair care maintenance techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety regulations in the workplace.
- Followed trends in hairstyling techniques to increase customer satisfaction and attract new demographics.
Clinical Technician
Ahuja Medical Center
Beachwood, OH
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care activities such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and recording patient information.
- Provided assistance to medical professionals with various medical procedures including injections, wound care and dressing changes.
- Prepared specimens for testing by centrifuging blood samples and performing other specimen processing tasks.
- Collected biological specimens from patients according to established protocols.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Monitored vital signs of critically ill patients and reported any abnormalities to the physician or nurse immediately.
- Performed EKG tests on patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Documented patient medical histories accurately into electronic health records systems.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or trauma cases while maintaining professional composure.
- Managed patient flow within the clinic by scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, and ensuring timely completion of paperwork.
PCNA
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Education
GED -
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH03-2003
Basic Studies
Cleveland Heights High School
University Heights, OHSkills
- Client Requirements Assessment
- Performance Tracking
- Project Leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Project Implementation
- Analytical Thinking
- Client Engagement
- Problem-Solving
Certification
Managing Cosmetology License
Timeline
Healthcare IT Consultant
Medasource, Tek Systems, Experis
11.2015 - Current
Clinical Technician
Ahuja Medical Center
12.2014 - 06.2015
PCNA
Cleveland Clinic
01.2014 - 12.2014
Managing Stylist
IHairCandy
07.2010 - Current
GED -
Cuyahoga Community College
Basic Studies
Cleveland Heights High School