Janette Koster
Blairsburg,IA
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Community Health Care, Inc.
10.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Empowered patients through education on self-management techniques for chronic conditions.
- Facilitated patient education on treatment plans and medications, improving understanding and compliance.
- Contributed to reduction in patient readmission rates by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care recommendations.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Direct Support Professional
Imagine The Possibilities
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted with meal planning and grocery shopping.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hope Creek Care Center
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
Certificate/Diploma - Medical Coding
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL05.2022
Certificate/Diploma - Medical Assisting
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL10.2020
Diploma - Certified Nurse Assistance
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL05-2016
High School Diploma -
Rock Island High Schoool
Rock Island, IL05.2016
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- CPR certificate
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Basic computer knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Valid Iowa driver's license
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Specimens collection and processing
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Adaptable
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Recording vital signs
- Light housekeeping
- Meal planning
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Community Health Care, Inc.
10.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Imagine The Possibilities
10.2017 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hope Creek Care Center
09.2016 - 10.2017
Certificate/Diploma - Medical Coding
Black Hawk College
Certificate/Diploma - Medical Assisting
Black Hawk College
Diploma - Certified Nurse Assistance
Black Hawk College
High School Diploma -
Rock Island High Schoool
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