JAHQUAIJAH BARNES
Bridgeport
Summary
Highly motivated and committed healthcare professional with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hartford Health Care, St.Vincents Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses..
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Evaluated patient response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay.
Medical Assistant
The Center For Advanced Pediatrics Urgent Care
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Directed 20-30 patients to exam rooms daily, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
- Oriented and trained 3 new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
Medical Assistant
Soundview Medical Associates
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies
- Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
Sales Associate
Macys
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University, Davis College of Nursing
Fairfield, CT05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University, St. Vincent's College
Fairfield, CT05.2022
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT05.2018
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Bridgeport, CT06.2011
Skills
- EMR / EHR - PCC, EPIC, Hello Health, Allscripts
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
Certification
- American Red Cross / BLS Provider - 00PQ4K6 - Valid Through Nov 2023
- Registered Nurse- State of CT - 194629
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hartford Health Care, St.Vincents Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
The Center For Advanced Pediatrics Urgent Care
10.2019 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
Soundview Medical Associates
10.2018 - 09.2019
Sales Associate
Macys
08.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University, Davis College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University, St. Vincent's College
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Housatonic Community College
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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