Jessica Okereke
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 10 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
Bessemer, AL
09.2021 - Current
- Prepared and organized envelopes, packages, containers and pallets with correct merchandise counts.Received and reviewed new orders, located requested merchandise and promptly initiated processing.Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to attention of management.
Medical Assistant /Lab Technician
American Family Care, Inc
Birmingham, AL
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Obtained temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen levels and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
- Explained procedures to be performed and addressed patients questions and concerns.
- Ensured all ordered test are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Driver /Activities Coordinator
Longleaf Liberty Park
Vestavia Hills, AL
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.Sought and obtained community opportunities for cultural and recreational participation and safely transported residents to and from locations.Maintained master schedule and set up appointments.Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
Patient Care Technician /Unit Secretary
UAB Medicine
Birmingham, AL
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
Caregiver / CNA
Right At Home
Vestavia Hills, AL
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Patient Care Assistant
Aspire Physical Recovery Center
Vestavia Hills, AL
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Kids First Development Academy
Birmingham, IA
02.2008 - 10.2016
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Toddler Teacher
La Petite Daycare
Birmingham, AL
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 3 months to 5 years old
Lab Technician
Mindlance Labcorp
Birmingham, AL
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Optometrist Assistant /Receptionist
Dr. E Neal Irwin OD Incorporated
Trussville, AL
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal and lens care guidelines.Communicated with ophthalmic companies to keep inventory at appropriate levels.Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility and prior authorizations of exams and contact lenses.Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Education
GED -
Lawson State Community College
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Fortis Institute
Skills
- Recording vital signs
- Appointment Scheduling
- Insurance Verification
- Patient Assessments
- Phlebotomy
- Exam Room Preparation
- Diagnostic Testing
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Electronic Health Records
Timeline
Medical Assistant /Lab Technician
American Family Care, Inc
01.2022 - 09.2022
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
09.2021 - Current
Driver /Activities Coordinator
Longleaf Liberty Park
12.2019 - 05.2020
Patient Care Technician /Unit Secretary
UAB Medicine
04.2018 - 05.2019
Caregiver / CNA
Right At Home
01.2018 - 07.2018
Patient Care Assistant
Aspire Physical Recovery Center
12.2016 - 04.2017
Toddler Teacher
La Petite Daycare
01.2016 - 08.2016
Lab Technician
Mindlance Labcorp
03.2015 - 06.2015
Optometrist Assistant /Receptionist
Dr. E Neal Irwin OD Incorporated
03.2013 - 04.2014
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Kids First Development Academy
02.2008 - 10.2016
GED -
Lawson State Community College
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Fortis Institute
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