Kayla Washington
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Hardworking employer bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA/Caregiver
Francios Parc Senior Living
Gonzales, LA
05.2022 - Current
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Medical Assistant Externship
Ochsner Health Center
Prairieville, LA
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Rooming patients
Education
Technical Studies - Medical Assisting
River Parish Community College
Gonzales, LA12-2023
High School Diploma -
East Ascension High School
Gonzales, LA05-2019
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Communication
- Empathy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient care
- Computer skills
- Organized
- Urinalysis
Timeline
Medical Assistant Externship
Ochsner Health Center
11.2023 - 12.2023
PCA/Caregiver
Francios Parc Senior Living
05.2022 - Current
Technical Studies - Medical Assisting
River Parish Community College
High School Diploma -
East Ascension High School
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