Holly Gandy
Kannapolis
Summary
Dedicated certified nursing assistant with a strong focus on high-quality patient care in large hospital settings. Demonstrated success in addressing both medical and personal needs of patients from various backgrounds, enhancing overall satisfaction. Notable for exceptional bedside manner and proficient charting skills, with aspirations to become a licensed practical nurse. Skilled in sample collection, blood draws, IV insertion, and infection control, capable of making accurate decisions in stressful environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant 2/ Healthcare tech 2
Atrium Health Mercy 3N renal & med/surg unit
Charlotte
10.2023 - Current
- Provide quality care to patients during their hospital admission
- Assist patients with ambulation and ADL’s
- Implement providers’ orders and instructions
- Assessed patient reactions to ambulation techniques
- Collaborate with healthcare team to reinforce patient goals
- Promote infection prevention techniques
- Developed and shared best practices to enhance patient safety awareness
- Protect patients’ personal information
- Monitored and enforced intake and output restrictions
Medical Assistant
Atrium Health Cabarrus Family medicine
Concord
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Assisted providers in delivering quality patient care
- Assist providers in minor clinic procedures
- Educated patients on proper medication administration techniques
- Conducted thorough medication reconciliation to ensure patient safety
- Conducted EKG tests to gather critical cardiovascular data
- Obtain information from patients regarding their chief complaint
- Collect and process patient’s lab work
- Ensured confidentiality of patients' personal information to maintain trust
Medical Assistant
Atrium Health Developmental and behavioral pediatrics
Concord
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Verify insurance authorization for medication treatment
- Communicated medication orders to patients
- Educated parents on medication reasoning and potential side effects
- Provide genetic testing results to children's parent
- Collect genetic testing samples
- Schedule consult appointments per provider’s schedule
- Provide information of available resources
- Facilitated patient referrals to provide timely access to specialized services
Certified Medical Assistant
Interim Home Health Care
Concord
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Delivered quality home care to enhance patient well-being
- Facilitated completion of essential daily tasks to promote patient independence
- Monitored patient environment for safety hazards
- Manage meal prepping for patient
- Performed household cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and hygienic environment
Medication aide, Supervisor
Living Center of Concord
Concord
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Administered medication to geriatric patients, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Supervised third shift staff, fostering a collaborative environment to maintain high care standards.
- Maintain a safe environment
- Collected vital signs from patients to monitor their health status.
- Promote independence in patients' care
- Report any health status changes in residents to the appropriate provider
- Assisted patients with feedings, promoting proper nutrition and enhancing overall well-being.
- Handle any emergent situation regarding residents’ safety and care
- Process medication delivery
Education
Diploma - practical nursing
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, North Carolina07-2026
Associate degree - general education
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, North Carolina01-2024
Certificate - medical assisting
Southeastern College
Charlotte, North Carolina07-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Phlebotomy
- Urinary care procedures
- IV maintenance
- Oxygen therapy
- Infection control
- Urinary assessment
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) performance
- Nutritional support
- Positioning patients
- Transfer techniques
- Colostomy care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- End-of-life care
- Restraint application
- Patient assessments
- Medical terminology
- Healthcare ethics
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2- 2024
- Certified Nursing Assistant- 2016
- Certified Medical Assistant- 2019
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant 2/ Healthcare tech 2
Atrium Health Mercy 3N renal & med/surg unit
10.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Atrium Health Cabarrus Family medicine
01.2021 - 11.2023
Medical Assistant
Atrium Health Developmental and behavioral pediatrics
07.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Interim Home Health Care
06.2017 - 07.2019
Medication aide, Supervisor
Living Center of Concord
12.2016 - 02.2019
Diploma - practical nursing
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Associate degree - general education
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Certificate - medical assisting
Southeastern College