Candace Perkins
Coleman,MI
Summary
Adept at leading teams and streamlining processes, I significantly enhanced patient care and efficiency at MyMichigan Physicians Group Neurosurgery. Expert in documentation and prioritization, my proactive approach and keen attention to detail have consistently improved operational workflows, ensuring compliance with safety and confidentiality standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MA-Surgery Scheduler
MyMichigan Physicians Group Neurosurgery
05.2024 - Current
- Scheduling: Scheduling surgical procedures
- Communicating: Communicating with patients, physicians, and other staff
- Documenting: Documenting work processes and patient information
- Obtaining authorizations: Obtaining authorizations for procedures, diagnostic testing, and medication
- Monitoring: Monitoring insurance payments and cancellations
- Following up: Following up with departments to ensure pre-op results are available
- Providing instructions: Giving patients pre-surgery instructions
- Identifying barriers: Identifying scheduling barriers and implementing solutions
- Adhering to policies: Adhering to policies regarding safety, confidentiality, and HIPAAA guidelines
PCT
MyMichigan Physicians Group Neurosurgery
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Patient care Interviewing patients and recording their medical history
Measuring vital signs, such as blood pressure and weight
Helping physicians with patient exams
Administrative tasks Scheduling patient appointments Updating patient records Coding and filling out insurance forms Handling correspondence - Other duties Cleaning and stocking exam rooms Documenting in the electronic patient chart Coordinating care for patients
Patient Care Tech
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland- General Surgery
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Guide and train new and existing PCT's to ensure high-quality patient care
- Update to date on general surgery procedures to anticipate needs of patient before and after surgery
- Supported needs of 12+ residents under short-term care.
Connections Coordinator
Mid Michigan Industries
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Worked with cognitively disabled adults to obtain employment skills through art and entrepreneurship.
- Managed a budget for supplies
- Organized a class schedule as well as events in the community, such as farmers market booth, conferences events, and community classes.
Certified Nurses Aide
Stratford Pines Nursing and Rehab
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Masonic Pathways Assisted Breathing Unit
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chippewa Hills High School
Remus, MI05-2006
No Degree - Allied Health
Mecosta Osceola Career Center
Big Rapids MI05-2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delta College
University Center, MI05-2026
Skills
- Documentation expertise
- Use common sense to reach workable conclusions
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Leading a team
Certification
- Licensed Certified Nurses Aide
- Certified CBI Training, MyMichigan Medical Center
- BLS, MyMichigan Medical Center
Timeline
MA-Surgery Scheduler
MyMichigan Physicians Group Neurosurgery
05.2024 - Current
PCT
MyMichigan Physicians Group Neurosurgery
10.2023 - 05.2024
Patient Care Tech
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland- General Surgery
08.2020 - 10.2023
Connections Coordinator
Mid Michigan Industries
11.2017 - 04.2020
Certified Nurses Aide
Stratford Pines Nursing and Rehab
10.2017 - 04.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Masonic Pathways Assisted Breathing Unit
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Licensed Certified Nurses Aide
- Certified CBI Training, MyMichigan Medical Center
- BLS, MyMichigan Medical Center
High School Diploma -
Chippewa Hills High School
No Degree - Allied Health
Mecosta Osceola Career Center
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delta College
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