Detha Wofford
Fort Payne ,Alabama
Summary
Proven CNA with a track record of enhancing patient safety and satisfaction at Riverview Regional Medical Center. Excelled in vital signs monitoring and patient mobility support, reducing fall incidents significantly. Demonstrated adaptability across units, blending technical proficiency with compassionate care. Skilled in both emergency responsiveness and routine patient assistance, ensuring optimal patient well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA, Float Pool
Riverview Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Improved patient safety by performing regular room checks to ensure a clean, hazard-free environment was maintained at all times.
- Reduced fall incidents by regularly monitoring patients'' movements and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between various units within the hospital based on fluctuating staffing needs.
- Supported patients'' mobility by safely transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs, or other equipment.
- Enhanced the overall well-being of patients through assisting with personal hygiene tasks and grooming.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures to ensure proper healing and infection control measures were followed.
- Assisted nurses during medical emergencies by providing prompt response time and following established guidelines for patient care procedures.
- Streamlined patient admissions and discharges by efficiently preparing rooms, gathering required paperwork, and coordinating necessary transportation.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Unit Secretary
Riverview Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
- Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to privacy policies and HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
Medical Assistant
UAB Medicine
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
Education
Medical Assistant - Healthcare
Career Step
Online02.2020
High School Diploma - Business Administration
Sylvania High School
Sylvania, AL05.1996
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
Certification
Phlebotomy and EKG
Timeline
CNA, Float Pool
Riverview Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Unit Secretary
Riverview Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
UAB Medicine
02.2020 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant - Healthcare
Career Step
High School Diploma - Business Administration
Sylvania High School
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