CASSANDRA HERROD
Chicago,IL
Summary
Goal-directed, results-oriented professional with a strong healthcare background. Possess keen insight
with the ability to form innovative solutions for problem areas. Professional, personable, and articulate
in presentation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Shwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Patient Care Provider
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Chicago, IL
03.2014 - 01.2023
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmony Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Chicago, IL
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Tech
Maxim Staffing Solutions
Chicago, IL
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Medical Assistant
Boycin Medical Clinic
Chicago, IL
08.2009 - 10.2011
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Verve College
Oak Brook, IL12.2022
American Heart Association – BLS Provider Exp -
Career Training
03.2020
Associate - General Studies – Pre-Nursing
Malcolm X College
01.2019
Basic Certificate in Patient Care TechnicianMay -
01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Everest College
08.2010
Medical Assistant -
10.2009
Center of Chicago -
Skills
- HMOs and Medicare
- Medical Records Management
- Procedure and Exam Assistance
- Medical Billing
- Giving Injections/Vital Signs
- HIPAA Patient Confidentiality
- CPT and HCPCS Coding
- Lab Testing/Phlebotomy
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Education
- ADLs
- Meditech
- Intake Assessment
- Perform EKGs
Timeline
LPN
Shwab Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Provider
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmony Healthcare and Rehabilitation
05.2013 - 03.2014
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Tech
Maxim Staffing Solutions
10.2011 - 07.2012
Medical Assistant
Boycin Medical Clinic
08.2009 - 10.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Verve College
American Heart Association – BLS Provider Exp -
Career Training
Associate - General Studies – Pre-Nursing
Malcolm X College
Basic Certificate in Patient Care TechnicianMay -
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Everest College
Medical Assistant -
Center of Chicago -
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