Danitta Lewis
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Life Assistant
St Christopher's Hospital For Children
03.2023 - Current
- Observed children to recognize and maintain strong awareness of developmental progress.
- Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
- Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs.
- Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Nursing Assistant
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
02.2019 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Nursing Assistant
Jefferson Hospital
09.2018 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Nursing Assistant
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
03.2015 - 09.2018
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Medical Secretary
Sunrise Senior Living
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
- Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Used knowledge of medical terminology to transcribe patient information from written copy, electronic equipment, or verbal direction.
- Located, checked in, and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating department needs, and placing and expediting orders.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Princeton Information Technolgy Insititute
Wyncote, PA08.2025
High School Diploma -
Faith Christian Connection Academy
Philadelphia, PA06.2008
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Records Management
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Check-In
- Patient Scheduling
- Insurance Verification
- Customer Service
Timeline
Child Life Assistant
St Christopher's Hospital For Children
03.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
02.2019 - 12.2022
Nursing Assistant
Jefferson Hospital
09.2018 - 06.2019
Nursing Assistant
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
03.2015 - 09.2018
Medical Secretary
Sunrise Senior Living
02.2014 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Princeton Information Technolgy Insititute
High School Diploma -
Faith Christian Connection Academy