Cierra Rickard
Medicine Lodge,KS
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Precertification Specialist
Pratt Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Devised and implemented strategies to streamline eligibility verification processes.
- Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility.
- Processed and certified documents for accuracy and compliance with government regulations.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Medicine Lodge High School
Medicine Lodge, KS05.2014
Skills
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Oral Hygiene
- Inpatient Care
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Nursing Assistance
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
Timeline
Precertification Specialist
Pratt Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 02.2023
CNA
Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Medicine Lodge High School
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