Celia Avery
Newnan,GA
Summary
Developing excellent customer service skills from previous training and job experiences. Proficient multi-tasker and deadline oriented with competency to complete and meet all expected goals. Gaining valuable skills in past positions, embrace diversity and teamwork in the workplace. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Benton House Assisting Living
2024.05 - Current
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredient.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept digital records of patient details, medications, billing and other activities.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing such tasks as ADL's and laundry, effectively reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Encouraged patients to participate in any activities to help boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting wit Med Tech. to address concerns and protect each person from any harm.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients’ condition or environment immediately to hospital if needed.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes to keep healthcare team updated.
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
- Maintained accurate records of dispensed medications, ensuring timely refills and proper disposal of expired or unused medications.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up to date on current medication guidelines, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
CNA
Healthforce Of Georgia
2010.11 - Current
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Provided information about health system navigation, patient rights and health information privacy.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities, including but not limited to, bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
- Supported needs of [4]+ residents under long-term care.
CNA
Pruitt Franklin
2022.12 - 2024.06
- Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality support to patients.
- Optimized daily workflow to boost patient outcomes and accomplish organizational objectives.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Complied with all specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Gathered and documented patient vital signs on resident's basis.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
- Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Supported needs of 80+ residents under long-term care.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Clinical Laboratory Service
2017.07 - 2023.10
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively managing daily schedules and appointments for mobile phlebotomy services.
Medication Technician
Brickmont Assisting Living
2019.01 - 2019.05
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Administered insulin medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Kept digital records of patient details, medications, billing and other activities.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Checked vital signs on a daily basis regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
- Supported needs of [40]+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Certification - Medication Tech.
Good Nursing And Medical Training
Norcross, GA01.2019
NHA, Certification - Certified Phlebotomist
New Hope Medical Training
Union City, GA06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Tech.
Westwood College
Atlanta, GA2015
Certification - CNA
Patient Care Technique
Jonesboro, GA09.2005
High School Diploma -
Lovejoy High School/ Pennforster High
Hampton, GA2003
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Specimen collection and analysis
- Charting, clinical documentation and Electronic Charting
- Infection control
- Quality assurance control and HIPPA Compliance
- Insulin medication assistance
- Physical assessments
- Behavioral management
- Patient care
- State regulations knowledge
- Care plan assessment
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Medication Administration
- Medication Reconciliation
- Pharmacy Knowledge
- Records Updating
- Patient Assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Specimen Collection
- Emergency Response
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Time Management
- Universal Precautions
- Heart saver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED
Timeline
Medication Technician
Benton House Assisting Living
2024.05 - Current
CNA
Pruitt Franklin
2022.12 - 2024.06
Medication Technician
Brickmont Assisting Living
2019.01 - 2019.05
Mobile Phlebotomist
Clinical Laboratory Service
2017.07 - 2023.10
CNA
Healthforce Of Georgia
2010.11 - Current
Certification - Medication Tech.
Good Nursing And Medical Training
NHA, Certification - Certified Phlebotomist
New Hope Medical Training
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Tech.
Westwood College
Certification - CNA
Patient Care Technique
High School Diploma -
Lovejoy High School/ Pennforster High
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