Faith Hope Richardson
St. Petersburg,Florida
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
- Provided private caregiving support for client over six years.
- Arranged medical, personal, and follow-up appointments.
- Transported client to scheduled appointments and visits.
- I did all her household cleaning and laundry
- I prepared meals for her
- I took her out to restaurants of her choosing weekly
- I was on call twenty-four hours a day seven days a week
- I assisted her with paying her bills
Mental Health Technician III
St. Anthonys Hospital
St. Petersburg, Fl
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Admitted patients into psychiatric unit, completed admissions paperwork, and organized patient charts to ensure accurate records for treatment planning.
- Monitored patient behavior in St. Anthony's Hospital behavioral health unit.
- Assisted nurses with personal care and daily living needs.
- Recorded patient observations, vital signs, and safety checks.
Admissions Director, Social Services Assistant, Accounts Payable, Certified Nursing Assistant
Apollo Health & Rehabilitation Center
St. Petersburg, Florida
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Advanced from Certified Nursing Assistant to Admissions Director through roles in Accounts Payable, Social Services Assistant, and Admissions Assistant, demonstrating professional growth and commitment to patient care.
- Verified insurance for admissions, collected copays, and obtained prior authorizations to ensure seamless patient service and compliance with insurance requirements.
- Directed admissions workflow for Apollo Health & Rehabilitation Center residents.
- Evaluated referrals, eligibility, and intake paperwork for timely placement decisions.
- Coordinated communication with hospitals, families, physicians, and case managers.
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition
St. Petersburg, Florida
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Checked in and out patients, triaged calls, answered phones, and coordinated prescription requests for doctors while assisting with patient care at satellite clinics.
- Roomed pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition patients for provider visits.
- Recorded vitals, allergies, and chief complaints in electronic health records.
- Prepared exam rooms with pediatric supplies and specialty procedure equipment.
Patient Care Technician
St. Anthonys Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Delivered direct patient care by obtaining vital signs, charting information, and applying and changing sterile dressings to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Provided bedside care for patients at St. Anthony's Hospital.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, and daily hygiene.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pinellas Technical School
St. Petersburg, FL08-2018
Patient Care Technician - Patient Care Technician
Pinellas Technical School
St. Petersburg, FL06-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg, FLSkills
- EHR charting
- Vital signs
- Care planning
- Patient transport
- Appointment scheduling
- Insurance verification
- Admissions processing
- Medical billing
- Chart preparation
- Data management
- Recordkeeping
- Data entry
- Problem solving
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Collaboration
- Customer service
- Customer relations
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- PPE compliance
- PPE use
- Cultural awareness
- Decision-making
- Troubleshooting
- Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Recordkeeping
Certification
- Notary Public State of Florida
Timeline
Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
Mental Health Technician III
St. Anthonys Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
Admissions Director, Social Services Assistant, Accounts Payable, Certified Nursing Assistant
Apollo Health & Rehabilitation Center
01.2006 - 01.2017
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition
01.2003 - 01.2006
Patient Care Technician
St. Anthonys Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
Pinellas Technical School
Patient Care Technician - Patient Care Technician
Pinellas Technical School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL