Caroline Knox
Lanesborough,MA
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in acute as well as long-term patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Berkshire Health Systems - Berkshire Medical Cente
Pittsfield, MA
01.2022 - Current
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- 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.
Certified Medical Assistant
Berkshire Health Systems - Berkshire Ob/Gyn
Pittsfield, MA
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
Education
Practical Nurse - Nursing
McCann Technical School
North Adams, MA11.2022
Certified Medical Assistant - Healthcare
Mildred Elley
Pittsfield, MA09.2018
High School Diploma -
Lee Middle And High School
Lee, MA06.2008
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Quick Problem Solver
- Emotional and Social Support
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Infection Control Procedures
- Bedsore Prevention
- Patient Relations
- Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Charting Expertise
- Monitoring Fluids
- Collecting Specimens
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Reliable Transportation
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Practical Nurse - 2022
- Basic Life Support Training - 2022
- Dementia Training - 2022
References
- Lauren B. Slater, MD, Pittsfield, MA 315-481-3533
- Victoria Tuttle, DO, Pittsfield, MA 914-539-0242
- Marybelle Burns, RN, Pittsfield, MA 413-358-0401
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Berkshire Health Systems - Berkshire Medical Cente
01.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Berkshire Health Systems - Berkshire Ob/Gyn
10.2018 - 08.2022
Practical Nurse - Nursing
McCann Technical School
Certified Medical Assistant - Healthcare
Mildred Elley
High School Diploma -
Lee Middle And High School
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Practical Nurse - 2022
- Basic Life Support Training - 2022
- Dementia Training - 2022
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