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Cerise Johnson

Sonora,CA

Summary

I am open and flexible to ways in which I can use the skills I have learned in life to be of help and assistance to others.

I have basic office and computer skills, basic word, some excel, electronic filing, etc. I was a Human Resources Administrative Assistant, and the Coordinator for a Welcome Desk, 2014-2018

I have 25 plus years in health care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, 20 of those years at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, in Salinas, CA.

I love to walk in nature, swim and garden.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Seniors Helping Seniors, Carmel, California
04.2020 - 08.2023
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

SYDA Foundation
10.2014 - 05.2018
  • Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
  • Assisted with the on-boarding process of 2-3 new hires in each year.
  • Provided backup payroll, if needed.
  • Assisted with meetings and presentations within company.
  • Managed employee exit interviews and paperwork.
  • Assisted senior administrative professionals with daily work tasks.
  • Cataloged and managed department records and files for prompt and efficient retrieval.
  • Indexed, cataloged and stored physical records.
  • Coordinated travel transportation for staff and out-of-town visitor .
  • Checked accuracy and integrity of files and resolved errors.
  • Coordinated office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders.
  • Made travel arrangements for management and executive staff.
  • Organized all new hire, security and temporary paperwork.
  • Scanned physical files into digital records.
  • Managed electronic records database and handled all file requests.

Welcome Desk Coordinator

SYDA Foundation
08.2014 - 05.2018
  • Recruited volunteers for the Welcome Desk, took care of the shift scheduling and Welcome Desk Team notifications.
  • Trained new volunteers, updated procedures and manuals. Kept the necessary information current so that the Team could relay the latest information to visitors and the public.
  • Took shifts myself when necessary, answering phones, directing calls, greeting visitors, helping with registration of guests if needed, and answering questions.
  • Ordered all supplies, and distributed paper work.
  • Accepted and sorted the mail to the proper departments and residents, notified departments if they received packages.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
01.1995 - 04.2014
  • Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
  • Performed EKG's and ABG's when ordered.
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Responded to Code Blue pages and followed through on disposition of patients.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
  • Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Coordinated with nursing staff to process and direct patients to the appropriate departments
  • Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
  • Evaluated patients suffering from asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and many other respiratory problems.
  • Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments.
  • Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
  • Performed basic respiratory assessments of age groups including newborns and infants.
  • Managed ventilated patients in ICU, CCU, NICU and Emergency room.
  • Assisted the physicians in intubating patients and managed the ventilators, gave breathing treatments and other respiratory treatments as ordered by the physician.

Education

Respiratory Therapy, CRTT and RRT

Apollo College
Portland, OR
09.1991

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Seniors Helping Seniors, Carmel, California
04.2020 - 08.2023

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

SYDA Foundation
10.2014 - 05.2018

Welcome Desk Coordinator

SYDA Foundation
08.2014 - 05.2018

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
01.1995 - 04.2014

Respiratory Therapy, CRTT and RRT

Apollo College

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