Kimberly Martin
Eugene,OR
Summary
Dedicated and disciplined Medical Assisting student with a proven track record in both skilled nursing and memory care environments, adept in patient care and emotional support. Excelled in critical thinking and attention to detail. Skilled in personal care assistance, addressing acute and chronic conditions as well as providing comprehensive support to healthcare teams and charting and keeping medical records up to date, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient safety and privacy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Creswell Health & Rehab
Creswell, OR
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Assisted with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer procedures of patients according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
Caregiver/Med Tech/Floor Supervisor
Cascade Living Group
Eugene, Oregon
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Lane Community College
Eugene, ORSkills
- Time Management
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Attention to detail
- Critical Thinking
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Information collection
- Infection control
- Physician order transcription
- Mobility assistance
- Medical records management
- Personal care assistance
- Safety protocols
- Wound care
- Patient charting
- Patient relations
- Emotional support
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Creswell Health & Rehab
08.2021 - 10.2021
Caregiver/Med Tech/Floor Supervisor
Cascade Living Group
05.2020 - 08.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Lane Community College
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