Jamie Honea
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 20 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 20 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records. Well-qualified healthcare professional adept at managing specimens, assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Home Instead Senior Care Home
11.2014 - 07.2017
- 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.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Medical Assistant
Dr Brian Levitt
03.2009 - 08.2012
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- 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.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Medical Assistant
Wellstar Heath System
02.2002 - 10.2009
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- 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.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Pharmacy Technician
Eckard Pharmacy
01.2002 - 03.2003
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors.
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger's Pharmacy
05.2000 - 12.2002
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Certified Medical Assistant
Tehnical School
Marietta, GA03.2001
Skills
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Emotional and Social Support
- Patient Transport
- Caregiver Relations
- Repair and Maintenance Documentation
- Bedsore Prevention
- Fluid Measurement
- Sterilizing Equipment Use
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Medical Equipment Transport
- Patient Lifting
- Vital Signs Collection
- Equipment Disinfection and Sterilization
- Surgical Preparation
- Observation Documentation
- Equipment Cleaning and Inspection
- Taking Vital Signs
- Healthy Living Activities
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- First Aid
- Bathing and Dressing
- Feeding Assistance
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Wound Care
- Post-Mortem Care
- Patient Safety
- Simple Dressings
- Oral Hygiene
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- Care Monitoring
- Biohazard Disposal
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Consistent Follow Through
- Laboratory Testing
- Crutch Fitting
- Health Insurance Verification
- Active Listening
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Human Anatomy
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Isolation Precautions
- Catheter Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Practice Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Phlebotomy Training
- General Housekeeping
- Tracking Symptoms
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Home Instead Senior Care Home
11.2014 - 07.2017
Medical Assistant
Dr Brian Levitt
03.2009 - 08.2012
Medical Assistant
Wellstar Heath System
02.2002 - 10.2009
Pharmacy Technician
Eckard Pharmacy
01.2002 - 03.2003
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger's Pharmacy
05.2000 - 12.2002
Associate of Science - Certified Medical Assistant
Tehnical School
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