Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

Davon Gass

Patient Care Associate
New York,NY

Summary

Committed healthcare professional offering 10 years of demonstrated success in healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to patient safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in psychology, with passion for helping others.

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Associate

Northwell Health
Manhattan, New York
04.2016 - Current
  • Proactively anticipates patient needs listening and paying close attention to patients behaviors leading to overall decrease in workload for nurses, supervisors and fellow PCAs.
  • Performed Electrocardiograms.
  • Responsible for helping patients maintain daily routine including feeding, bathing, washing, mobility and maintaining safety.
  • Monitoring vital signs or EKG signals as well as patient conditions.
  • Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing.
  • Assist nurses in administering basic treatments.
  • Transfer patients to other departments and operation units
  • Developed daily rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and observed patient conditions to record progress in daily chart.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
  • Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines in all areas.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Conducted client rounds every 4 hours to check on patients.
  • Assisted and counseled min. of 5 patients daily.
  • Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Answers countless call lights per shift to aid in patient comfort, including adjusting beds, lights and bed rails.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class

United States Navy Reserve/ Hospital Corpsman
Bronx, NY
05.2011 - 10.2018
  • 2017-18' Deployment Djibouti, Africa.
  • Performed IVs in a combat setting.
  • Instructed over 50 personnel within our unit on performing IVs.
  • Performed predeployment blood draws.
  • Counseled 7 members of our unit experiencing depression, withdrawal and other mental health concerns before referring them to a mental health nurse practitioner.
  • Proctored a group of 20 personnel in combat casualty care, care included but not limited to packing wounds, applying wound dressings, starting IVs, and applying splints.
  • Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
  • Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns including immunization, medications and blood draws.
  • Coordinated and executed transport of sick and injured patients as needed.
  • Provided emergency medical care, including conducting physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
  • Transported sick and injured and conducted preliminary physical examinations.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Collaborated with peers and attended daily meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.

Patient Care Representive

Naval Health Branch Clinic: Mayport Branch Clinic
Mayport, FL
10.2013 - 02.2016
  • Provide high quality customer service and administrative clerical support managing approximately 100 calls daily, booking appointments, and creating patient records.
  • Developed and maintained effective communications with Veterans and VA medical centers and outside agencies.
  • Reviewed and scheduled patient consults on a daily basis ensuring eligibility for care, insurance plans, and updating electronic medical records.
  • Performed medical record organization, including assembling new charts, maintenance of chart organization and filing, and performing audits for completeness of medical records for over 3,000 medical records.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
  • Worked with patients and families to develop future plans and discuss care actions.
  • Responded to patient queries and concerns concerning insurance coverages.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of current strategies with interdisciplinary team and utilized recommendations to make permanent improvements to care standards.
  • Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines in all areas.
  • Greeted and directed patients to examination rooms and verified insurance coverage.
  • Scheduled approximately 250 patients per week.
  • Liaised between hospital departments to facilitate effective communication.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth / Hospital Corpsman
Portsmouth, VA
02.2013 - 10.2013
  • Physical Health Assessment Clinic Provided medical assistance to over 100 patients monthly obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, and updating military medical readiness.
  • Provided administrative and clerical support answering telephone calls and consults, booking patient appointments, and handling patient information for medical records, scanning, or faxing.
  • Dental Clinic: Exposed and processed X-rays, fabricated crowns, poured impressions, prepared orthodontic equipment, and assisting with extractions, impactions fillings, implants, and local anesthesia.
  • Offered efficient chair side assistance to providers for over 10 patients a day, sustaining patient comfort, managing supplies, listening to patients’ needs and educating them on dental procedures.
  • Scheduled approx 20 appointments and procedures daily, multi-tasking front desk clerical duties such as phone calls, patient check-ins, and eligibility confirmation.
  • Maintained over 3,000 dental records daily ensuring dental readiness for all service members.
  • Sterilized and packaged instruments adhering to all OSHA and safety policies and procedures.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
  • Helped dentist complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
  • Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
  • Booked appointments for patients using AHLTA
  • Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
  • Used the Composite Health Care System (CHCS) to document and maintain patient information and health background.
  • Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
  • Same Day Surgery Clinic: Independently cared for 6 patients per shift acting as a patient advocate for pain, diet concern, wound dressing, and educating patient and family on treatment plan.
  • Monitored over 6 patients vital signs, medication administration, intakes/outputs, recording data and notes on patient medical record per day.
  • Preserved patient dignity while minimizing discomfort during bedpan changes, diapering, and collecting bodily fluids for testing.
  • Performed housekeeping duties within clinical areas including surgery tables, anesthesia machines, carts, and surgical lights using the proper cleaning methods, materials, and solutions.
  • Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
  • Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
  • Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns including immunization, medications and blood draws.
  • Provided emergency medical care, including conducting physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve.(Will furnish list upon request)
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.

Education

Hospital Corpsman Basic - Medical Assistant & Dental Assistant

Medical Education Training Center, San Antonio, TX
05.2011 - 08.2011

Medical Education Training Center / Hospital Corpsman

  • The Hospital Corpsman Basic (HCB) Program provides requisite knowledge, simulated and clinical training in various aspects of emergency, nursing, and primary care. Student will receives training in subjects of Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Emergency Medical Technician-Basic curricula, as well as various aspects of nursing, and primary patient care. Outcome-based practices and safety techniques are emphasized throughout the program.

Tactical Combat Casualty Training - Tactical Combat Casualty Training

FMTB-East, North Carolina
08.2011 - 11.2011

During this eight week course, Navy Hospital Corpsmen are immersed in a combination of classroom and field training to gain the essential skills required to serve with the Fleet Marine Force. Emphasis is placed on learning field medicine by using the principles of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). This includes familiarization with USMC organization, procedures, and medical administrative and logistical support in an expeditionary environment. Training includes general military subjects, individual and small unit tactics, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE), litter obstacle and confidence course completion, military drills, physical training/conditioning, and weapons familiarization. Upon completion, students receive the Navy Enlisted Classification L03A.

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Ashford University, San Diego, CA
01.2020 - Current

Skills

    Healthy knowledge of medical and dental terminology

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Accomplishments

  • Improved departmental collaboration by opening up communication channels and increasing transparency.
  • Supervised team of 30 staff members at a time during missions while on deployment
  • Resolved transportation issues by networking with other clinics from other military branches which led to securing access to medical military vehicles while on deployment.

Timeline

Ashford University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
01.2020 - Current
Patient Care Associate - Northwell Health
04.2016 - Current
Patient Care Representive - Naval Health Branch Clinic: Mayport Branch Clinic
10.2013 - 02.2016
Hospital Corpsman Third Class - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth / Hospital Corpsman
02.2013 - 10.2013
FMTB-East - Tactical Combat Casualty Training, Tactical Combat Casualty Training
08.2011 - 11.2011
Medical Education Training Center - Hospital Corpsman Basic, Medical Assistant & Dental Assistant
05.2011 - 08.2011
Hospital Corpsman Third Class - United States Navy Reserve/ Hospital Corpsman
05.2011 - 10.2018

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