Summary
Overview
Work History
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Leadership Experience
Educationcertifications
References
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CheQuita DeGrate

Oklahoma city,Oklahoma

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CMA, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant/ Certified Medication Aide)

Shift key, Nursa, First call, Clipboard Health Traveling Agency’s
01.2021 - Current
  • Adapting to all environments going to a plethora of locations and facilities assisting patients with their activities of daily living, passing medication, taking and recording vital signs and or helping physicians and nurses as needed, in hospitals, long term care, and assisted living facilities
  • Also assisting with cooking, cleaning, and helping make sure all residents are comfortable and the facility runs smooth.

Certifed Medication Aide

Accel at Crystal Park
04.2021 - 08.2024
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
  • Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.

PSR (Patient Care Rep)

OU Physicians Orthopedic clinic
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Greeting all patients and visitors, answering phones using proper etiquette
  • Keeping a clean and organized area
  • Checking in new patients and updating existing patient demographics, including personal, financial information and medical billing collecting, and collecting all prior balances and co-pays
  • Facilitating patient flow by notifying the provider of patients' arrival, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients/clinical staff
  • Keeping medical office supplies adequately stocked
  • Protecting patient confidentiality, making sure patients healthcare information is secured by not leaving PHI in plain sight
  • Abiding by all HIPPA/EMTALA regulations.
  • ICD-10 and CPT training.

Registrar

OU Medicine Center
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Accurately verify and process all incoming/ outgoing documents
  • Ensure that all HIPPA/EMTALA regulations are followed
  • Quickly and accurately process all incoming transactions Obtain and organize all confidential documents
  • Communicate effectively & professionally direct & indirectly w/ patients
  • Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”

Care Team Associate

OU Medicine Center
12.2016 - 08.2018
  • Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the charge nurse
  • Using ICD-10 coding.
  • Read and record temperature, pulse and respiration
  • Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival
  • Collected urine and fecal samples
  • Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients
  • Obtained and set up suction equipment
  • Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.

Med Tech/Caregiver

Autumn Leaves of Edmond
07.2015 - 12.2016
  • Tested glucose and recorded patient’s glucose levels
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
  • Assist Patient’s with ADL's.

Certified Nurse Assistant/Activities Aide

EASTER SEALS ADULT DAY
03.2013 - 07.2015
  • Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed
  • Plan, organize, direct and participate in programs and activities to facilitate patients' and rehabilitation

Bank Teller

ARVEST BANK
12.2011 - 07.2013
  • Provides account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments; cashing checks; issuing savings withdrawals; recording night and mail deposits; selling cashier's checks, traveler's checks, and series e bonds; answering questions in person or on telephone; referring to other bank services

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Publisher, Access
  • ICD-10 coding
  • Keyboarding 35 WPM
  • Prioritizing/managing deadlines
  • Data key entry
  • Medical billing
  • Diversity/Inclusion Workshop
  • Enthusiastic
  • Collections
  • Quick problem solver
  • Charting expertise
  • Understands medical procedures/records
  • Self-starter
  • Critical thinker
  • HIPAA/EMTALA trained
  • Compassionate
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Written and oral communications skills
  • EMR, MEDITECH, Centricity

Leadership Experience

I present the ability to effectively organize and communicate with my surrounding peers in a way that makes me approachable, relatable, trustworthy and understanding.

Educationcertifications

  • PHLEBOTOMY, Southwest Phlebotomy Certifications L.L.C, 2015
  • MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICIAN, 2013
  • CERTIFIED NURSING ASSIATANT, 2012
  • HIGH SCHOOL DIPOLMA, 2009

References

Diamond Degrate: 405-921-2127

Timeline

Certifed Medication Aide

Accel at Crystal Park
04.2021 - 08.2024

CMA, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant/ Certified Medication Aide)

Shift key, Nursa, First call, Clipboard Health Traveling Agency’s
01.2021 - Current

PSR (Patient Care Rep)

OU Physicians Orthopedic clinic
11.2018 - 01.2021

Registrar

OU Medicine Center
08.2018 - 01.2021

Care Team Associate

OU Medicine Center
12.2016 - 08.2018

Med Tech/Caregiver

Autumn Leaves of Edmond
07.2015 - 12.2016

Certified Nurse Assistant/Activities Aide

EASTER SEALS ADULT DAY
03.2013 - 07.2015

Bank Teller

ARVEST BANK
12.2011 - 07.2013

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