FAITH CUMMINGS
Houston,TX
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering 9+ years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
HCA NORTHWEST FACILITY
05.2020 - Current
- Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan
- Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
Medical Assistant Extern
Dr. Ramiz
04.2020 - 05.2020
- I oversee shifts every week and make sure customers get a fast, accurate, friendly experience every visit
- I would provide leadership to crew and other managers during a shift to ensure outstanding
- Quality, Service and Cleanliness to customers.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
PCT, Special Needs
Wilson Homecare
12.2019 - 01.2020
- In providing all aspects of direct and indirect patient care
- A Patient
- Care Technician's roles include assisting in examination and treatment of patients, measuring vital signs and monitoring health, collecting samples, recording information on patients' charts, and preparing treatment rooms for examination
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
- Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning and ambulating of patients
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing and grooming, supporting activities of daily living
- Engaged in evidence-based best practices enhancing patient experience.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Patient Care Technician
Brookwood Medical Center
02.2015 - 06.2019
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Education
MEDICAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA - Clinical Medical Assisting
Fortis Institute
Houston, TX08.2020
HS Diploma -
Vestavia Hills High School
Vestavia Hills, AL05.2010
Skills
- BSL CPR CERTIFIED
- EKG KNOWLEDGE
- Equipment Disinfection and Sterilization
- Equipment Cleaning and Inspection
- Patient Lifting
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Taking Vital Signs
- Patient Safety
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Vitals Collection
- Performing EKGs
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Linen Changing
- Repair and Maintenance Documentation
- Updating Medical Records
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Service
- Mobility Assistance Aptitude
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Vitals Documentation
- Computer Literacy
- Nursing Staff Support
- Medical Triage
Accomplishments
- Awarded BLS CPR CERTIFIED in 07/2021
- NCRMA .
Certification
- BSL CPR Certification
- NRCMA Certificate- Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
HCA NORTHWEST FACILITY
05.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant Extern
Dr. Ramiz
04.2020 - 05.2020
PCT, Special Needs
Wilson Homecare
12.2019 - 01.2020
Patient Care Technician
Brookwood Medical Center
02.2015 - 06.2019
MEDICAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA - Clinical Medical Assisting
Fortis Institute
HS Diploma -
Vestavia Hills High School