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Celeste Cordova

Pueblo,Colorado

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful family practice experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nurse Assistant

Maxium Home Healthcare
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Medical Office Assistant

Gateway To Success
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Facilitated patient flow by effectively managing appointments, walk-ins, and cancellations.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.

Lead Clinical Nurse

Landyco LLC- Dr Jamie Pollock MD
07.2013 - 07.2016
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Assisted management in developing policies and procedures that promoted safe practice standards across the unit, contributing to an overall culture of safety within the organization.
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
  • Mentored new nurses through preceptorship programs, facilitating their transition into the clinical setting while enhancing their professional growth.
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
  • Managed critical situations calmly under pressure, making quick decisions that ensured timely intervention during emergencies or crises.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Promoted a positive work environment, fostering open communication among team members to address challenges and improve patient outcomes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School
Pueblo, Co
05.1993

Associate of Occupational Studies - Medical Assistant

Associates Degree in Occupational Studies
05.1997

Skills

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Client documentation
  • Electronic Charting
  • Biological Specimen Handling
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital signs
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Coordinating Drug Refills
  • Sterile technique
  • Laboratory maintenance

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CMC - Certified Medical Coder

Timeline

Certified Nurse Assistant

Maxium Home Healthcare
07.2019 - 06.2020

Medical Office Assistant

Gateway To Success
08.2016 - 03.2017

Lead Clinical Nurse

Landyco LLC- Dr Jamie Pollock MD
07.2013 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School

Associate of Occupational Studies - Medical Assistant

Associates Degree in Occupational Studies
Celeste Cordova