Jerri Dian Clothey
Longview
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Treviso Transitional Care Longview
Longview
01.2024 - Current
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
CNA
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Gladewater
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
CNA
Whispering Pines Lodge
Longview
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr Nayini M.D.
Longview
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
CMA
East Texas Oncology
Longview
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Prepared exam rooms prior to patient visits; ensured that all necessary supplies were available.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing new developments in medicine or changes in policies and procedures.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, respiration rate and blood pressure; recorded results in patient charts accurately and promptly.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to all safety guidelines.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Observed patients' conditions closely; reported any changes in status or behavior immediately.
- Conducted physical assessments including measurements of height, weight, temperature and pulse rate; reported any changes in condition to supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Graduate Certificate Nurse Assistant - Nursing Education
Pine Tree Lodge
Longview, TX03-2020
Diploma of Medical Assisting - Nursing Education
Northwest Vista College
Longview, TX05-2016
Skills
- EMR documentation
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Assisted ambulation
- Compassionate communication
Timeline
CNA
Treviso Transitional Care Longview
01.2024 - Current
CNA
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 01.2024
CNA
Whispering Pines Lodge
01.2020 - 08.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr Nayini M.D.
07.2016 - 12.2016
CMA
East Texas Oncology
05.2016 - 07.2016
Graduate Certificate Nurse Assistant - Nursing Education
Pine Tree Lodge
Diploma of Medical Assisting - Nursing Education
Northwest Vista College