Ketlie A. Gasmire
Summary
I am organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Managed a caseload of 20+ patients and coordinated care with a team of physicians and nurses with excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills eager to secure the Patient Navigator position. I am ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recognizing And Reporting Child Abuse
01.2022 - Current
Research Protections Assurance Training
10.2023 - Current
Human Research Protection Foundational Training
10.2023 - Current
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Nursing Assistant
University Hospital Portage Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
- Provided daily medical support to an average of 10 patients, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with personal hygiene tasks
- Prioritize patient care and perform preliminary diagnostic tests and pre-op practices for nurse visits
- Initiate flags to allow nurses and other physician updates to upload on patient charts
- Examine and review orders on all assigned patients
- Performed phlebotomy procedures and conducted laboratory tests as requested by healthcare professionals
- Perform daily patient personal hygiene tasks including, bathing, changing linens, and room tidying
- Round on patients every 1-2 hours depending on needs
- Observe and monitor patients' vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, and respiration
Communications Intern
National Eating Disorder Association
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar, and style.
- Helped with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
Clerical Technician (CT), Medical Secretary
University Hospital Portage Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
- Maintain knowledge of HIPPA and client confidentiality laws
- Demonstrate strong office technology skills and written and verbal communication skills
- Review and analyze patient information, process consults, and work closely with medical professionals
- Provide professional support and assistance to medical staff
- Schedule and mange patients' lab appointments, and organize files and records
- Answer the phone, respond to emails, admit new patients onto the unit, discharge patients from hospital, relocate patients into different bed assignments or hospitals, and assist with patient care
- Update RN Names in All-scripts & Tele tracking
- Prepare Rounding Sheets for next day
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
BLS
University Hospital Portage Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2025
Caregiver
Inn, Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided care and advocacy for patients in assisted living and memory care unit
- Served meals and assisted with feeding
- Performed personal hygiene care including bathing, medication application, oral care, changing clothes and diapers, hair care, nail care, etc
- Completed apartment cleaning and laundry
- Escorted to activities, appointments, physical therapy, and occupational therapy
- Communicated daily with clients and family members ensuring care needs were met and family was informed of all concerns
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Hospital Portage Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Akron Children Hospital, University Portage Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Completed 100+ hours of nursing curriculum and 200+ clinical hours, Medical Center, and University Hospital MacDonald Women's Hospital
- Remain calm under pressure
- Attained skills necessary to provide nursing care; assessment, medication administration, and ect
- Personable with a positive attitude; interface effectively with patients, families, and nursing staff
- Experience with patient transfer, cauterizations and wound care
- Developing and implementing nursing patient care plans
- Monitor patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals
Patient Care Assistant
Geriatric
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted with the collection of lab specimens, bathing, grooming, taking and recording vitals
- Accommodated patients who needed help walking or standing
- Transported patients to and from operating rooms, laboratories, and examination rooms
- Fed patients, ensuring that any special dietary needs are strictly followed
- Aided staff in the use of any new medical devices and equipment required
- Updated relief workers on any unusual situations that may need addressed
- Developed strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, and procedures
- Maintained knowledge of basic first aid and CPR administered both as needed
- Demonstrated a personal interest in the health and well-being of others
- Worked independently and exhibited good time management skills
- Provided emotional support and encouragement for patients on the road to recovery
- Certifications
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health, Biomedical Humanities
Hiram College
Hiram, OHSkills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Good communication, writing, telephone, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate appropriately with physicians, staff, and patients
- Planning and Coordination
- Able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, or sound business judgment
- Able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion
- Able to analyze statistics and utilize stats for recommendation of changes
- Demonstrates maturity, accountability, consideration and courteousness
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- Possesses excellent interpersonal communication and negotiations skills in interactions with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team colleagues
- Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds and be flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Sorting and Labeling
Timeline
Research Protections Assurance Training
10.2023 - Current
Human Research Protection Foundational Training
10.2023 - Current
BLS
University Hospital Portage Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2025
Communications Intern
National Eating Disorder Association
03.2023 - 08.2023
Recognizing And Reporting Child Abuse
01.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
University Hospital Portage Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Clerical Technician (CT), Medical Secretary
University Hospital Portage Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Caregiver
Inn, Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care
04.2021 - 05.2022
Akron Children Hospital, University Portage Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Geriatric
06.2018 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Hospital Portage Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2019
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health, Biomedical Humanities
Hiram College
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