Kendra Cox
P.O. Box 81 Tuolumne,CA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Good communicator and planner with excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Representative
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center, Inc.
Tuolumne, CA
04.2011 - 05.2020
- Provided transportation to clients/patients to and from local/and or out of town appointments.
- Medication management and deliveries.
- Prepared and Co-hosted numerous outreach activities within the community, i.e. monthly Mommy & Me program, and quarterly Healthy Luncheons.
- Attended meetings, conferences, professional workshops and seminars related to community medical services.
- Sat on and collaborated with medical committees and boards to support community medical service programs.
- Assisted individuals with navigating health care systems, appointments and classes.
- Received processed and tracked patient documentation with speed and accuracy.
- Produced and distributed brochures, flyers and packets covering topics such as infant mortality risk factors and chronic diseases.
- Helped people enroll in programs, arrange transportation and coordinate paperwork.
- Answered calls and interacted with community members to provide information on advocacy services.
- Applied concise time-management to meet deadlines.
- Acquired and maintained knowledge of with all TMWIHC's policies and procedures.
- Returned calls, emails and faxes according to departmental policy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Folsom Care Center
Folsom, CA
05.2001 - 12.2009
- Accompanied residents to and from out of facility medical appointments.
- Assigned with incoming aides for shadow to hands on training.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
GED -
Summerville High School
Tuolumne, CA2011
Skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
- HIPAA guidelines
- Team assignments
- Training skills
- Resource advocacy
- Organization
- Problem resolution
- People skills
- Working collaboratively
- Clerical
- Time management
- Team building
Certification
Community Health Representative Basic Training - Indian Health Services. Certified 2013-2020
Adult/Child/Infant CPR & AED Certification - ProFirstAid Advanced. Certified 2012-3/9/2019
Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) Program - American Heart Association. Certified 2018-8/2020
National Child Passenger Safety Certification, Certified Technician - Safe Kids Worldwide. Certified 2013-9/3/2020
Certified Nursing Assistant 2000-2010
Timeline
Community Health Representative
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center, Inc.
04.2011 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Folsom Care Center
05.2001 - 12.2009
GED -
Summerville High School