Katrina Jones
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Macon, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Medical Assistant
Mercer Medicine
Macon, GA
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
Medical Assistant
MEDLIFE
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
Rehabilitation Technician
Southland Nursing Home
Fayetteville Ga
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Assisted in patient care activities such as [Duty] and [Duty].
- Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
- Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients and visitors.
- Maintained medicine and equipment inventory, issued supplies to staff and notified personnel to procure more stock.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
PCA
Bainbridge Home Care
Bainbridge, GA
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.``
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.`
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.``
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.`
Education
Technical College Commissar
GED -
Bainbridge High School
Bainbridge, GA05.2012
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- August Systems Visit Wizard
- Quality Program Protocols
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Direct Patient Care
- Time Management
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Independent Living
- Patient Care
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Heavy Lifting
- Aliquoting
- Customer Service
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Patient Chart Tracking
- Ultrasounds
- EMR Systems
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Reading Comprehension
- Account Management
- Speaking
- Patient Screening
- Transportation Assistance
- Pulse Volume Recording
- Charting Expertise
- Media Preparation
- 2D Scanning
- EKG Set Up and Monitoring
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
04.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Mercer Medicine
03.2021 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant
MEDLIFE
05.2017 - 04.2020
Rehabilitation Technician
Southland Nursing Home
01.2015 - 03.2016
PCA
Bainbridge Home Care
09.2013 - 12.2015
Technical College Commissar
GED -
Bainbridge High School
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