Chiquita S. James
10 Warner St , Hamden,CT
Summary
- To obtain a challenging career as a Licensed Practical Nurse in where I can have an opportunity to grow and utilize my extensive clinical and administrative work through patient care.
- Over 24 years experience in health care environment
- Highly skilled in taking patients' vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, height, and weight as well as collecting specimen
- In-depth knowledge of documenting care provided in the patient's medical record
- Hands-on experience in assisting with exams and minor procedures
- Proven ability to maintain a safe environment of for patients and staff
- Demonstrated customer service skills while interacting with patients, families, and visitors
- Substantial knowledge of maintaining compliance with organizational rules and procedures
- Certifications: CPR
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital-Smillow Cancer Hospital
New Haven, CT
12.2019 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Yale New Haven Hospital-Smillow Cancer Hospital
New Haven, CT
08.2010 - 12.2019
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs, immunoassays, chemistry analysis, hematology, urinalysis and sigmoidoscopies)
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Yale New Haven Hospital-ENT & Plastic Surgery
07.2000 - 08.2010
Internship-Medical Assistant
Hospital of Saint Raphael
New Haven, CT
01.2000 - 03.2000
- Took vital signs
- Performed glucose testing
- Prepared patients for EKG's
- Pulled, maintained, and filed patient charts
- Monitored phones at nurse's station
- Assisted physicians with exploratory surgeries
- Processed results of pregnancy tests
- Performed and recorded PKU's and hemoglobin testing
Sales Associate
Service Merchandise
Orange, CT
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Interact with customers in a fast-pace environment
- Operate phone lines
- Open and close shifts
Receptionist
Myers Computer Services
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Answered multi-phone lines
- Operated fax and copier machines
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Stone Academy
West Haven, CT06.2017
Medical Assistant/Secretary Program-CMA -
The Sawyer School
Hamden, CT01.2000
Nursing -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC01.1994
Skills
- Medical Transcription
- Typing
- Word Processing
- Slide Preparation
- EKG Technology
- Hematology
- Urinalysis
- ICD-9 and CPT Coding
- Vital Statistics
- Venipuncture
- Finger Sticks
- Medical Terminology
Accomplishments
- Academic Honors (G.P.A. 3.85)
- Perfect Attendance
- Gold Certificate Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital-Smillow Cancer Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Yale New Haven Hospital-Smillow Cancer Hospital
08.2010 - 12.2019
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Yale New Haven Hospital-ENT & Plastic Surgery
07.2000 - 08.2010
Internship-Medical Assistant
Hospital of Saint Raphael
01.2000 - 03.2000
Sales Associate
Service Merchandise
01.1999 - 01.2000
Receptionist
Myers Computer Services
01.1995 - 01.1997
Medical Assistant/Secretary Program-CMA -
The Sawyer School
Nursing -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Stone Academy