Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Nurse Tech/Registered Nurse
Advent Health
03.2023 - Current
Assess patient vital signs and pain level
Preform basic assessments such as neurological, cardiac and lung signs, GI/GU, skin, and musculoskeletal assessment
Draw labs and start IV’s as needed
Administer medications and educate patient on dosage, use and frequency including expected and/or side effects
Educate and reassure patients on upcoming procedures, tests, appointments and change in medication
Prepared and maintained records of patient progress and services performed to report changes in patient condition.
Helped over 12 patients per day, both psychologically and emotionally to facilitate quick recovery.
Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Medical Assistant
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Pediatric Neurology
03.2021 - 03.2022
Educated patients by assisting in medication dosages, giving brochures, triaging phone call concerns
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Obtain prior authorizations for medication and procedures
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Trained in Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuropsychology offices
Collaborate with providers daily to maintain a patient focused environment
Submit and call medication refills.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
Medical Assistant/Surgical Tech
Sand Lake Dermatology Center
08.2016 - 03.2021
Fully trained in every department which sees over 100-150 patients per day
Prepared patients for skin cancer screenings, various cosmetic procedures, surgeries, suture removal and dressing changes
Educated patients by providing medication and post op information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
Ambulated, turned, and positioned patients
Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
Completed client requests and advised supervisors of special needs
Orchestrated day-to-day operations of billing department, including medical coding, payment posting, accounts receivables and collections.
Education
Associates - Nursing
ASN Keiser University
Orlando
2023
Skills
Patient Safety Management
Emotional Intelligence
Nutrition and Diet
Privacy and Confidentiality
Monitor Vitals
Documentation
Comfort Care
Certification
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
NCPCT - Patient Care Technician- Advanced Nurse Tech
NA at Fundamentals of Nursing Advent Health, Advent Health, Mental Health. Advent HealthNA at Fundamentals of Nursing Advent Health, Advent Health, Mental Health. Advent Health