Kimberly Sanders
Spring,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over several years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Caregiver
IHSS (In Home Support Services) San Diego Cnty Social Svcs
Hawthorne, CA
01.2006 - 04.2009
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Medical Assistant
Rainbow Medical Center
Las Vegas
03.2005 - 09.2007
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Nurse Assistant
Oceanview Convalescent Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
01.2000 - 08.2001
- Cleaned up spills quickly using proper safety precautions while wearing protective gear when necessary.
- 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.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Utilized appropriate body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients from one area to another.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Observed universal precautions at all times when handling infectious materials or bodily fluids.
- Educated new hires on policies and procedures related to the nursing assistant role within the facility.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy And EKG
Oquirrh Mountain Phlebotomy School
Houston, TX01-2024
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Computer Science Academy
Los Angeles, CA06-2001
Skills
- Intake control
- Medical office administration
- Patient-focused care
- Phlebotomy
- Professionalism and ethics
- IDX appointment scheduling
- EKG administration
- Conversant in English
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical billing and coding
- Customer service
- CPR
- Emergency room procedures
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
Certification
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
03.2015 - 08.2015
Caregiver
IHSS (In Home Support Services) San Diego Cnty Social Svcs
01.2006 - 04.2009
Medical Assistant
Rainbow Medical Center
03.2005 - 09.2007
Nurse Assistant
Oceanview Convalescent Hospital
01.2000 - 08.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy And EKG
Oquirrh Mountain Phlebotomy School
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Computer Science Academy
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