Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMA
Bates County Memorial Hospital
Butler, MO
05.2019 - Current
Checked vital signs contacted provider regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships while in the office and over the phone.
Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen level while in the office.
Reported changes in patient status to the provider regarding drug changes or abnormal vitals
Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects under the direction of the medical provider.
Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for office procedures in the patient rooms.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Administered injections and immunizations under the direction of the medical provider. Reported any abnormal or adverse reactions.
CNA/Nurse Tech
Freeman Health System
Joplin, MO
05.2016 - 05.2019
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment while in ambulatory/post op care
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking after procedures
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to charge nurse on duty.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation prior to and after outpatient procedures and surgeries.
Agreed to take on additional shifts, call shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and after care.
Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel after an outpatient procedure.
Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Clinical Nurse
Nevada Medical Clinic
Nevada, MO
05.2003 - 04.2016
Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
Used TIGER software to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Treated patients by administering medication and performing Office procedures under the supervision of the provider.
Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
Encouraged employee participation in redesigning systems and processes to minimize risk of harmful errors.
Assessed patient asking appropriate medical questions.
Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records under the direction of the medical provider
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Nursing Supervisor-Was over Nursing staff for the clinic. Resolved any nursing issues, took phone calls from patients, pharmacies, etc with any complaints/concerns.