D'Metrea Barkus
Sasakwa,OK
Summary
Experienced Patient Care Assistant II. with a solid background in healthcare and conscientious nature focused on supporting the needs of each patient. Motivated to contribute to team success through hard work and attention to detail. Professional, friendly, adaptable and collaborative. Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills and open communication style. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the field of patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant II
Seminole County Health Department
11.2021 - Current
- Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with obtaining certain lab specimens.
- Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared.
- Escorts patients to and from various destinations.
- Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment.
- Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.
- Participates in follow-up activities and tracking clients, schedules appointments and performs other related tasks.
- Helped enhance departments operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
- Scheduled Appointments and Administered Covid-19 rapid test on individuals wanting to be tested.
Part-time Substitute Teacher
Seminole School District
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Part-time Substitute Teacher
Wewoka School District
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Personal & Commercial Insurance Agent
The Pexiotto Agency Inc.
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory as set forth by the agency and contracted companies.
- Quickly learned new skills and operating system and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across Insurance company databases and the agencies operating system.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help.
Certified Medication Aide(CMA)
Seminole Care And Rehabilitation Center
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Administered prescribed medications to a high-volume of patients.
- Followed and Complied with all state guidelines and training received.
- Kept detailed records of patient medications, times administered.
- Took patient vital signs and documented the MAR.
- Complied with all company- guidelines and performed hands-on care under RN/LPN supervision.
- Followed and Maintained HPPA guidelines, and Privacy rules set forth.
- Interacted and complied with State Evaluator's when State was on the premises during Evaluations, Inspections and State investigations.
- Increased medication knowledge and position specific medical terminology through consistent research and continuing education.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed a positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in the establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Developed and maintained respectful, courteous and effective interpersonal working relationships
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Visiting Angels Senior Home Care
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of clients homes.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities.
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - With An Emphasis in Psychology And Social Work
Seminole State College
Seminole, OK05.2010
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Oklahoma City, OK05.1997
Skills
- Customer service
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Computer proficiency
- Documentation and reporting
- Detail-oriented
- Recordkeeping strengths
- Empathetic and genuine
- Professional telephone demeanor
- Teamwork
- Phocis Operating System
- Oklahoma State Immunization Information System
Certification
- Certified Medication Aide - Issued 5/26/2015 expires 1/31/2024 ~ Certification No. 37V604480615
- Certified Home Health Aide-Issued 5/27/2014 expires 5/31/2024 ~ Certification No. 37V495220514
- Certified long Term Aide - Issued 4/29/2014 expires 4/30/2024 ~ Certification No. 37V483870414
Additional Information
- Notary Public - 2/3/2023 to 2/3/2027 ~ Commission No. 19001181 with Errors & Omissions Bond
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant II
Seminole County Health Department
11.2021 - Current
Part-time Substitute Teacher
Wewoka School District
08.2020 - 12.2020
Part-time Substitute Teacher
Seminole School District
08.2019 - 10.2021
Personal & Commercial Insurance Agent
The Pexiotto Agency Inc.
07.2019 - 02.2020
Certified Medication Aide(CMA)
Seminole Care And Rehabilitation Center
08.2015 - 12.2018
Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Visiting Angels Senior Home Care
07.2014 - 12.2015
Associate of Arts - With An Emphasis in Psychology And Social Work
Seminole State College
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
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