Damara Ward
Greenville,NC
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Physician’s East P.A.
09.2021 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care for patients in various settings.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
- Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Expedited insurance claim resolutions by liaising with healthcare providers and insurance companies on patients'' behalf.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Farmville Central High School
Farmville, NC06.2017
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Organization
- Leadership
- Attention To Detail
- Adaptability
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Physician’s East P.A.
09.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
03.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Farmville Central High School