Demecai Nays
Tyler,TX
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate skilled in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Demonstrated ability to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals. Proactive and goal-oriented professional dedicated to driving team success and contributing to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Simulation Specialist
UT Health Science Center
10.2024 - Current
- Performed role as a simulation patient to enhance training for medical students.
Volunteer
Three Oaks Hospice
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient care, social engagement, and office administration
- Health Screening Events - Provided vital sign checks and patient education at community health fairs
- East Texas Big Event- Volunteer services in helping local businesses in the community
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading local clean-up events.
Ophthalmic Technician
CHRISTUS Health
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Supported ophthalmologists in evaluating patients, documenting medical histories, and conducting diagnostic tests.
- Administered refraction procedures.
- Educated patients on contact lens use and post-procedure care
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic diagnostic equipment.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate diagnostic testing.
Office Assistant
Heavenly Vision Eye Care
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Scheduling appointments in the Doctor's office
- Processed insurance claims, scanned documents, charted records, handled cash transactions, and balanced daily accounts.
- Performed pre-exam tests to evaluate patient eye health.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Facilitated better customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns via phone and email.
Patient Care Assistant
UT Health Tyler
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Monitored and documented vital signs including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Elderly Caregiver
Texas State Veterans Home
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12.2025
Associate's degree - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX05.2009
Skills
- Customer relations
- Analytical thinking
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Risk management
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Laboratory techniques
- Lab safety protocols
- Chemical handling
- Safe specimen handling
- Lab testing and reporting
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Aseptic techniques
- Biohazard management
Certification
- BLS/CPR Certification, 03/01/25, 03/01/27
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Driver's License
Timeline
Simulation Specialist
UT Health Science Center
10.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Three Oaks Hospice
08.2024 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
CHRISTUS Health
06.2022 - 10.2024
Office Assistant
Heavenly Vision Eye Care
01.2021 - 06.2022
Patient Care Assistant
UT Health Tyler
06.2017 - 08.2020
Elderly Caregiver
Texas State Veterans Home
04.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
The University of Texas At Tyler
Associate's degree - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
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