Kaja Lewis
Greensboro,United States
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and clinical support. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective collaboration in healthcare teams. Focused on delivering high-quality care and supporting team objectives with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Hale County Hospital
Greensboro, AL
03.2024 - Current
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
Travel CNA
Augusta Area Home Care
Augusta, WI
08.2022 - Current
- My job as a Travel CNA is to
- Turn or move patients
- Gathering medical supplies
- Bathing patients
- Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc
- Feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake
- Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate
- Answering patient calls
Human Resources Specialist
Army National Guard
Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
06.2018 - Current
- Assisting in all human resource matters; following detailed orders; communicating with soldiers; use of Microsoft software; telephone communication
Medical Assistant
JES HEALTH SERVICES
Montgomery, AL
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies
- Communicated with patients and families to answer questions and provide reassurance
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
- Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment
- Performed medical chart reviews to confirm accuracy and completeness
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures
- Performed venipuncture
- Measured accurate vital signs
- Recorded patient history
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Moundville Health&Rehab
Moundville, AL
10.2021 - 08.2022
- As a CNA my job is to
- Turn or move patients
- Gathering medical supplies
- Bathing patients
- Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc
- Feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake
- Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate
- Answering patient calls
- Making patients feel comfortable
Education
Certification in Nursing Aide -
NHS
Northport, AL11.2021
Military Certification in Human Resources -
A.I.T.
Fort Jackson, SC02.2019
High school diploma -
Greensboro High School
Greensboro, AL05.2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Experience with children
- Human Resources
- Hands On
- Hospital Experience
- Toddler Care
- Military
- Employee Orientation
- Recruiting
- Epic
- Vital Signs
- Home Care
- Microsoft Word
- Teaching
- Caregiving
- Customer service
Certification
- CPR Certification, Present
- AED Certification, Present
- BLS Certification, Present
- CNA, Present
- State Tested Nursing Assistant, Present
- Certified Phlebotomist, Present
- Certified EKG Technician, Present
- CMA, Present
- PCT, Present
Military Service
Army National Guard, United States, E-2, 06/01/18, Present, As a Human Resources Specialist, you're playing a crucial role helping your fellow Soldiers progress in their Army careers, providing promotion and future training information. You'll ensure the necessary support is also provided to commanders across all branches.
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Hale County Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
JES HEALTH SERVICES
01.2023 - 03.2023
Travel CNA
Augusta Area Home Care
08.2022 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Moundville Health&Rehab
10.2021 - 08.2022
Human Resources Specialist
Army National Guard
06.2018 - Current
Certification in Nursing Aide -
NHS
Military Certification in Human Resources -
A.I.T.
High school diploma -
Greensboro High School