Contesha White

• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

Fulltime, 32+ hours

• EOA (Event Oversight Administrator) leads the on-site team and monitors the schedule, event flow and timeliness of the services to ensure all requested testing is completed.
• Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
• Performed COVID-19 testing on individuals who met the criteria for testing according to CDC guidelines.
• Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
• Educated community members on the importance of following social distancing guidelines and wearing face coverings when out in public.
• Provided support services such as scheduling appointments for follow up visits or additional tests if required.
• Participated in training sessions focused on proper techniques for performing PCR tests safely and efficiently.
• Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for testing such as swabs, reagents, gloves, masks, ensuring adequate stock at all times.
• Explained reason for testing and process involved to each client.
• Oversaw client flow through COVID-19 collection station.

Fulltime, 40+ hour workweek

• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
• Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
• Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
• Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
• Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.

PRN

• Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
• Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
• Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions
• Public school nurse

Full time, 40 hours+ per week

• Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
• Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
• Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
• Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
• Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
• Determined and coordinated the appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
• Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.

Fulltime, 40 hours per week

• Performed COVID-19 testing on individuals who met the criteria for testing according to CDC guidelines.
• Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
• Communicated test results to patients as well as referring physicians or other healthcare providers in a timely manner.
• Assessed and monitored patient symptoms related to potential COVID-19 infection.
• Performed data entry into electronic medical records systems.
• Collected swab samples from patients for laboratory analysis of COVID-19 status.
• Educated community members on the importance of following social distancing guidelines and wearing face coverings when out in public.
• Participated in training sessions focused on proper techniques for performing PCR tests safely and efficiently.
• Provided education about COVID-19 prevention, transmission, and safety measures.
• Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for testing such as swabs, reagents, gloves, masks, ensuring adequate stock at all times.
• Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
• Explained reason for testing and process involved to each client.
• Oversaw client flow through COVID-19 collection station.

Fulltime, 40+ hours/week; Seasonal

• Provided customer service in a professional manner.
• Ensured compliance with safety standards when handling food products.
• Participated in menu planning activities based on nutritional requirements.
• Checked expiration dates on food containers regularly to ensure freshness of product being served.
• Operated cash registers and handled money transactions with customers.
• Managed all aspects of dining facility operations including staffing schedules and payroll processing.
• Cooked items according to recipes using various cooking techniques.
• Kept track of inventory levels and communicated needs to the supervisor.
• Prepared a variety of foods including meats, vegetables, soups, salads, desserts, and beverages.
• Administrative duties as admin manager in Korea

Active Duty for 4 years, Honorable Discharge- Veteran

• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Provided nursing assistance to residents in health care facility.
• Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Fulltime, 40+ hours

• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
• Provided nursing assistance to residents in 150-bed long term care facility.
• Used mobility devices and gait equipment to carefully and transport patients.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
• Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
• Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.

Fulltime, 40+ hours