KIMEKO WASHINGTON
Alexander,AR
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Service Associate
UAMS-Orthopedic And Spine Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Promote a welcoming atmosphere by greeting patients and family.
- Assist nurses with patient care as they recover post-op.
- Maintained confidentiality by properly handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by effectively collaborating with medical staff and other departments.
- Managed multiple phone lines, addressing patient and physician needs.
- Streamline patient flow by assigning patients to pack bays.
- Continuously improved knowledge of medical terminology, and submit paperwork for DME equequipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Arkansas Veteran Affairs
05.2018 - 11.2023
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Complied with all VA specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to Veteran under RN supervision
- Answered call lights and supported Veterans comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering timely treatments and evaluating Veterans needs
- Maintained medical records for 27 Veterans using VA approved systems including, CPRS, Excel and Word
- Provide good customer service to all Veterans and their family
Unit Coordinator
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Maintained a clean reception area, including lounge and associated areas
- Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
- Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information
- Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed unit budget
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, and bookkeeping
- Worked with nursing staff to resolve problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service
- Maintained charts on 18+ patients
- Used computer systems such as Cerner, Excel, Word and Spreadsheet
- Provide good customer service to patients
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
07.2012 - 08.2015
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the nursing staff
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Performed data entry using, Cerner,and Word. Answering phones and filing
- Provide good customer service to all patients
Personnel Clerk
Dillards, Inc.
02.2002 - 12.2010
- Assisted with on-boarding process of new hires
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires during hiring process
- Organized and led orientation and training
- Provided information and answered questions via in-person, telephone and electronic means
- Resolved issues with time, leave and attendance
- Authored correspondence and prepared reports using software such as Excel and Spreadsheet, and Word
- Maintained personnel files for over 100+ employees
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping
- Provide good customer service to employees and staff
Education
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE - Healthcare
CHI ST. VINCENT INFIRMARY CNA SCHOOL
Little Rock, ARCertified Nursing Assistant License - Nursing Assistance
Arkansas Office of Long Term Care
Little Rock, AR9 2012
High School Diploma -
McClellan Magnet High School
Little Rock, ARSome College (No Degree) - Nursing Administration
UALR
Little Rock, ARNo Degree - Nursing
PulaskiTechnical College
North Little Rock, AR05.2026
Skills
- Acute Care
- Patient/Family focused
- Customer Service
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Data entry
- Schedule coordination
- Supply ordering
- Supply stocking
- Communications
Accomplishments
I was awarded in 2023 the VA's Secretary award for excellence in Nursing Assistant role.
Certification
- BLS
- Certified Nurses Aide License
Timeline
Patient Service Associate
UAMS-Orthopedic And Spine Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Arkansas Veteran Affairs
05.2018 - 11.2023
Unit Coordinator
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
09.2015 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
07.2012 - 08.2015
Personnel Clerk
Dillards, Inc.
02.2002 - 12.2010
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE - Healthcare
CHI ST. VINCENT INFIRMARY CNA SCHOOL
Certified Nursing Assistant License - Nursing Assistance
Arkansas Office of Long Term Care
High School Diploma -
McClellan Magnet High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Administration
UALR
No Degree - Nursing
PulaskiTechnical College
- BLS
- Certified Nurses Aide License
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