Deshawonte Cooley
Hazlehurst,MS
Summary
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Experienced Caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, Ms
02.2023 - Current
- Administered patient assessments and collected vital signs for routine check-ups.
- Assisted healthcare providers during examinations and minor surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records and ensured compliance with privacy regulations.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and provided instructions for medication use.
- Operated medical equipment, including EKG machines, to support diagnostic processes.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and ordered replacements as needed.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
PCA/ Personal Care Assistant
First Choice Homemaker Services
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
CNA
Pine Crest Guest Home
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Crew Member
KFC/Taco Bell
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Supported great dining and meal experiences for guests.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.
- Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.
- Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Colin Community College
Wesson, MS 08.2022 - 12.2024
CE Career Center
Hazlehurst, MSHazlehurst High School
Hazlehurst, MSSkills
- Time Management
- First Aid Certification
- Dependable and Responsible
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bedside Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- ADLs Assistance
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Education
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Independent Thinking
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Strong Ethics
- Multitasking and Organization
- Household Management
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Schedule Maintenance
- Skills Development
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Wound Care
- Patient assessment
- Medical record management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Injection administration
- Medical equipment operation
- Infection control
- Health education
- Compliance with regulations
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Wound care
- Electronic health records
- Medical billing
- Blood pressure measurement
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient care
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA protocols
- Patient scheduling
- Telephone etiquette
- Verbal and written communication
- Medical records management
- HIPAA compliance
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Medical billing and coding
- Basic life support
- Triage assessment
- Clinical applications
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- First Aid/CPR
- Associate Degree in Nursing - (2024)
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
02.2023 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Colin Community College
08.2022 - 12.2024
PCA/ Personal Care Assistant
First Choice Homemaker Services
05.2021 - 09.2021
CNA
Pine Crest Guest Home
06.2018 - 08.2021
Crew Member
KFC/Taco Bell
02.2015 - 01.2018
CE Career Center
Hazlehurst High School