Heather Gerbracht
Augusta,WV
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented CNA with extensive experience at Pediatric Associates of Winchester. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective vital signs monitoring and streamlined intake processes. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy, ensuring safety and comfort while fostering a supportive environment for pediatric patients and their families.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/Medical Assistant
Pediatric Associates of Winchester
2020.01 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to pediatric patients and their families during their visit at our facility.
- Prepare and administer vaccines as ordered by provider.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for provider review.
- Obtained proper specimens for in house testing as well as prepare specimens for transportation to outside lab facility.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving efficiency in service delivery within the clinic setting.
- Obtained patient measurements for appointment with provider using age appropriate guidelines.
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered by provider
- Genesight testing proficient.
- Obtained age appropriate vision testing, ocular scans and hearing screens.
- Nebulizer treatment administration as directed by provider as well as preparing purchase agreement with outside facility to ensure patient get a home nebulizer as ordered.
- Catheterization to obtaining sterile urinalysis.
- Review provider schedules and prepare charts accordingly to ensure preparedness for office visit.
Medical Telemetry CNA
Winchester Medical Center
2002.04 - 2019.07
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, enhancing patient support and workflow efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes, contributing to timely medical interventions.
- Educated patients on health management practices, promoting wellness and recovery strategies.
- Proficient with telemetry placement, chem sticks, dressing changes, post mortem care, post surgery care and preoperative care.
Education
GED -
Reed City Adult Education
Reed City, MINo Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland Of Keyser
Keyser, WV2002-01
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Medication assistance
- Infection control practices
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Electronic charting
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Medical terminology
- Patient assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen collection
- Transporting patients
- Valid WV driver's license
- EMR / EHR
- Feeding assistance expert
- Pediatric care
Timeline
CNA/Medical Assistant
Pediatric Associates of Winchester
2020.01 - Current
Medical Telemetry CNA
Winchester Medical Center
2002.04 - 2019.07
GED -
Reed City Adult Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland Of Keyser