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Joanie Garcia

Clyde,NC

Summary

  • Certified Nursing Assistant offering 11 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner, and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Certified Medication Aide since 7/23 Administering medications as prescribed by the physician.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Aide

Maggie Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation
Maggie Valley, NC
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, stool analysis and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
  • Collected specimens such as urine or blood samples for testing purposes.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maggie Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation
Maggie Valley, NC
03.2021 - 02.2024
  • Monitored vital signs and respiration rate.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, stool analysis and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted physicians with minor procedures like suturing, splinting, administering injections.
  • Maintained medical records of patients' treatments and progress.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
  • Provided health education to patients on topics such as diet, exercise and hygiene habits.
  • Prepared examination rooms for patient visits by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is in working order.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.

Rehabilitation Assistant

Reliant Rehabilitation
Maggie Valley, NC
02.2018 - 07.2023
  • Provided rehabilitative services to patients with physical and mental disabilities.
  • Organized rehabilitation programs, monitored progress, and adjusted plans as necessary.
  • Assisted in the development of individual treatment goals for each patient.
  • Assessed patient needs and developed appropriate treatment plans.
  • Performed physical therapy exercises with patients to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and balance.
  • Demonstrated proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, braces, orthotics and prosthetics.
  • Instructed patients on how to perform activities of daily living.

Secretary

Carolina West Dental - Letitia L. Ballance Dds
Waynesville, NC
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Provided administrative support to the office manager and other staff members.
  • Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
  • Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
  • Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
  • Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
  • Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Haywood Regional Medical Center
Clyde, NC
01.2015 - 04.2018
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.

Education

Certified Medical Aide - Nursing

Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC
07-2023

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance

Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC
10-2013

High School Diploma -

Tuscola High School
Waynesville, NC
06-2002

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Care plan implementation
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Lifting
  • Infection control procedures
  • Transporting patients
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Collecting specimens
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Patient-focused care
  • Assisting with personal grooming

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Medication Aide

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Medical Aide

Maggie Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation
07.2023 - 02.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maggie Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation
03.2021 - 02.2024

Secretary

Carolina West Dental - Letitia L. Ballance Dds
06.2018 - 03.2020

Rehabilitation Assistant

Reliant Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 07.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Haywood Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 04.2018

Certified Medical Aide - Nursing

Haywood Community College

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance

Haywood Community College

High School Diploma -

Tuscola High School

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