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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
West Chester, PA
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
Abington
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