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CASEY PALMER

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER
Clermont,FL

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified healthcare professional adept at managing specimens, assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills. Certified in nurse assistant. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education

Work History

CNA

HALIFAX HOSPITAL
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
04.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Medical Assistant

DAYTONA HEART GROUP
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.

EECP THERAPIST

LAKE CARDIOLOGY
MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA
11.2014 - 09.2018
  • Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
  • Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
  • Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
  • Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients and families.
  • Counseled up to 3 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
  • Completed full EECP assessments to determine best courses of actions.

Education

GED -

Durant High School
Durant, OK
01.2002 - 05.2022

No Degree - CNA

FLORIDA MEDICAL PREP
Tavares, FL
05.2001 -

No Degree - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Kiamichi Technology Center - Durant
Durant, OK
05.2001 -

No Degree - CPC

AAPC
DAYTONA BEACH
05.2001 -

Skills

Transporting patients

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Timeline

CNA

HALIFAX HOSPITAL
04.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

DAYTONA HEART GROUP
10.2020 - 10.2021

EECP THERAPIST

LAKE CARDIOLOGY
11.2014 - 09.2018

GED -

Durant High School
01.2002 - 05.2022

No Degree - CNA

FLORIDA MEDICAL PREP
05.2001 -

No Degree - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Kiamichi Technology Center - Durant
05.2001 -

No Degree - CPC

AAPC
05.2001 -
CASEY PALMERCERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER