To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
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Florida State Licensed CNA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
CNA-Surgical
UF Health The Villages Regional Hospital
The Villages, FL
08.2022 - Current
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 44-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CNA II
Maine Medical Center -Mother Baby Unit
Portland, ME
06.2021 - 03.2022
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Certified Nursing Assistant II, PCT, CNA
Maine Medical Center Gibson Pavilion Oncology
Portland, ME
04.2017 - 12.2020
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
PCT additional Nursing Skills for Foley Catheter Insertion, Gravity Feeds, Tube Feeds, IV removal, Trach Care and Cleaning, Ostomy Care, Bladder Scanning.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve CNA and PCT skills.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN.
Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Cared for average of 10-15 patients per 12 hour shifts delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
Care Coordinator
Atlantic ProCare
Portland, ME
03.2014 - 08.2016
Monitored patient flow throughout day to maintain appointment times and schedules.
Scheduled appointments for patients and placed reminder calls 48 hours before office visits
Organized medical charts for patients by assembling new admission pages and adding appropriate pages to charts.
Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
Completed skilled administrative work to support all office staff and operational requirements.
Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
Patient Service Representative
OA Centers For Orthopaedics
Portland, ME
01.2010 - 12.2012
Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
Assisted patients in filling out check-in and payment paperwork.
Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
Completed skilled administrative work to support all office staff and operational requirements.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Coordinated front office duties, including customer service, patient scheduling and billing. Utilized customer service skills and detailed system knowledge to support clinic operations.
Education
PCT Certification -
Maine Medical Center Patient Care Tech Program, Portland, ME
10.2019
Maine State Certification CNA 70709 - Certified Nursing Assistant
Maine Medical Center CNA Training, Portland, ME
04.2017
Coursework in from Jan 2017 - April 2017
Passed State Exam with 94
Diploma - Medical Billing And Coding
Corinthian Business School, Chesapeake, VA
09.2002
High School Diploma -
Westbrook High School, Westbrook, ME
06.1994
Skills
Recording Vital Signs
Patient Relations
Patient Management
Observing Responses
Measuring Bodily Fluids
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Documenting Behaviors
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Electronic Recordkeeping
Basic Life Support
Universal Precautions
PCT skills Foley Catheter Insertion, Gravit Feeds, Tube Feeds, Trach Care and Cleaning, IV removal, Wound Care and Bladder Scanning
Accomplishments
Certified Nursing Assistant -Maine State Registry CNA 70709
Obtained CNA Level II and PCT Certification in less than 3 years at MMC
BLS certification
Certification
BLS
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Florida CNA License
Maine CNA License
CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
References Upon Request
*Professional References Upon Request
Timeline
CNA-Surgical - UF Health The Villages Regional Hospital
08.2022 - Current
CNA II - Maine Medical Center -Mother Baby Unit
06.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant II, PCT, CNA - Maine Medical Center Gibson Pavilion Oncology
04.2017 - 12.2020
Care Coordinator - Atlantic ProCare
03.2014 - 08.2016
Patient Service Representative - OA Centers For Orthopaedics
01.2010 - 12.2012
Maine Medical Center Patient Care Tech Program - PCT Certification,
Maine Medical Center CNA Training - Maine State Certification CNA 70709, Certified Nursing Assistant
Corinthian Business School - Diploma, Medical Billing And Coding