Cheryl Potter
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Detail-oriented pre-surgery assistant with a proven track record in patient care and administrative support. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, ensuring seamless coordination of patient services. Dedicated professional with extensive experience in patient care and administrative tasks. Known for reliability and technical proficiency, contributing to efficient pre-surgery processes and maintaining accurate medical records.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre Surgery Assistant
Adventist Health Castle
Kailua, HI
11.2024 - Current
- Provides pre-surgery services to patients by coordinating testing, providing instructions and maintaining medical records. Administers pre-surgery care by obtaining blood and urine specimens. Performs clerical functions.
- Coordinates patient testing, instruction and record keeping with Pre-surgery Orientation team.
- Assists with answering phones, filing, and faxing. Enters patient information from computer systems.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Externship Training
Henderson Hospital
Henderson, Nevada
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Used tube system to send and received specimens In the laboratory setting.
- Processing Specimens in Centrifuge.
- Processed transfers of Specimens to Reference labs using Cerna Program.
- Delivered specimens to appropriate departments in the laboratory accurately.
- Loaded analyzers with specimens, unloaded and stored specimens appropriately according to accession numbers on specimens.
- Stocked incoming supplies in storage room, and rotated stocked transfers out to the reference laboratory.
Companion Caregiver
Papa Pals Inc.
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients. Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and social engagements. Observed changes in client behavior or physical condition and reported to supervisor or family members. Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
Waitress
Original Pancake House
Honolulu, Hawaii
11.2014 - 02.2023
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
Self Employed Caregiver
Self
Wailuku, Hawaii
07.2004 - 10.2010
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
CNA
Aloha Healthcare
Kaneohe, Hawaii
11.1995 - 03.1998
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Standards of Excellence Academy
Las Vegas, NV06-2024
CNA - Health Occupations
Hawaii Job Corps
Waimanalo, HI08-1995
High School Diploma -
Kailua High School
Kailua, HI06-1988
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pre Surgery Assistant
Adventist Health Castle
11.2024 - Current
Externship Training
Henderson Hospital
04.2024 - 05.2024
Companion Caregiver
Papa Pals Inc.
11.2023 - 12.2023
Waitress
Original Pancake House
11.2014 - 02.2023
Self Employed Caregiver
Self
07.2004 - 10.2010
CNA
Aloha Healthcare
11.1995 - 03.1998
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Standards of Excellence Academy
CNA - Health Occupations
Hawaii Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Kailua High School