Candice Taylor
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT/ICU Technician
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine, WI
01.2023 - Current
- Assists patients who are supported by trache and ventilators.
- Assists with placement and removal of IVs and other lines.
- Connects patients to tele patches and packs.
- Assists Nursing staff with applying patient restraints and repositioning.
- Performs Hourly rounding and blood sugar checks.
- Supports healthy patient skin with bedside baths as needed, wound care and integrity checks.
- Transports patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Keeps instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Prepares patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Restocks unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Collects biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Maintains inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
CNA/Medical Assistant
Accident and Injury Rehab Center
Milwaukee, WI
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintains accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Examines and treats patients with muscle spasms, strains, sprains muscle tears and concussions and other physical impairments and referrers patients to other medical professionals for further evaluation and treatments.
- Assists the leading Physician with initial and final examinations.
- Prepares patient’s files both electronically and on paper.
- Writes subjectives and assist in the completion of PR2 and examination reports.
- Assist patients with ROM, Electronic and manual therapies.
- Maintains cleanliness of patient room and restocks items.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Moments Hospice
Racine, WI
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Contact Tracer
Maxim Healthcare
Racine, WI
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Completed data entry to facilitate case interview and elicited close contacts into designated system immediately after obtaining.
- Followed set protocol for contacting assigned newly diagnosed COVID-19 case patients and documented contact attempts and timeframes.
- Explained importance of contact tracing to prevent disease transmission and keep communities healthy.
- Leveraged scripted template to guide interview process, ask required questions and conduct interactions with professionalism and empathy.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Medical Billing Specialist
Plexus Health Solutions
Kenosha, WI
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Reviewed and verified benefits and eligibility with speed and precision.
- Analyzed and interpreted patient medical and surgical records to determine billable services.
- Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information and obtain billing authorization.
- Contacted patients for unpaid claims for HMO, PPO and private accounts and performed friendly follow-ups to ensure proper payments were made according to contracts.
- Posted charges, payments and adjustments.
- Reviewed patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, possible insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies.
- Prepared and attached all required claims documentation including referrals, treatment plans or other required correspondence to reduce incidence of denials.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to resolve claims issues.
- Identified errors and re-filed denied or rejected claims quickly to prevent payment delays.
Temp, Administrative Lab Technician
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Greets and registered patients by obtaining demographic and insurance information and completed all necessary forms. Added and updated patient account information in Guarantor, scheduled and rescheduled appointments, provided accurate and detailed information regarding test procedures, Recorded, reported and posted specimen results in company software, in addition; notified patients of results via phone call.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
COVID-19 Tester
Rhino Medical
Arlington, TX
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and sample collection using proper swabbing technique.
- Maintained cleanliness of testing booth and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
- Prepared, processed and analyzed lab samples.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Croix Hospice
Brookfield, WI
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim Health Care
Racine, WI
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Reported any changes in condition.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ascension living
Racine, WI
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Teacher's Assistant-CNA
Goodwill Talent Bridge
Greendale, WI
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quality Placement Authority
Racine, WI
08.2016 - 09.2016
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silverado Memory Care
Brookfield, WI
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted Dementia Care residents with memory stimulating activities.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
CNA
Veterans Affairs
Union Grove , WI
09.2013 - 11.2015
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Cna/ Med Tech
Home Harbor Assisted Living
Racine, WI
02.2008 - 10.2013
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Administered medications
- Obtained blood glucose and gave insulin when needed.
- Reported changes and concerns to Nurse
Education
High School Diploma -
Racine Unified
Racine, WISkills
- Aid with entry and exit of patients
- Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living
- Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff
- Document necessary records
- Provides comfort care and support
- Responsible for keeping patient rooms clean and orderly as well as maintaining medical equipment
- Excellent in communicating both written and verbal Interpersonal and capable of dealing with a variety
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and patient focused
- Usage of EPIC and EHR systems
- Follows HIPPA standards
- Practices time management
Certifications
- Nursing Aide, issued 1/12/2008
- BLS-AHA Certification
Timeline
PCT/ICU Technician
Ascension All Saints Hospital
01.2023 - Current
CNA/Medical Assistant
Accident and Injury Rehab Center
06.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Moments Hospice
01.2022 - 06.2022
Contact Tracer
Maxim Healthcare
09.2021 - 01.2022
Medical Billing Specialist
Plexus Health Solutions
06.2021 - 09.2021
Temp, Administrative Lab Technician
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
01.2021 - 02.2021
COVID-19 Tester
Rhino Medical
11.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Croix Hospice
10.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim Health Care
04.2019 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ascension living
04.2018 - 04.2019
Teacher's Assistant-CNA
Goodwill Talent Bridge
11.2016 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quality Placement Authority
08.2016 - 09.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silverado Memory Care
12.2015 - 06.2016
CNA
Veterans Affairs
09.2013 - 11.2015
Cna/ Med Tech
Home Harbor Assisted Living
02.2008 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Racine Unified
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