Carrie Rafuse

Work History

Sumter Pediatrics, P.A.

Sumter, SC

07.2005 - Current

Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
Maintained license and CPR compliance records.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Trained new staff
administration of vaccinations/ other shots
Administration of allergy shots
Trained in triage

Palmetto Health Tuomey North Washington Street

Sumter, SC

08.1999 - 06.2007

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
Assisted patients with ambulation
Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.