Kishara Mixon-Winding
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jones Healthcare
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2002 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Medical Assistant
Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, TX
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College Hattiesburg, MS
5548 US 49, Hattiesburg, MS 3940103-2016
Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MSSkills
- Medical Billing
- Inventory Management
- Payment Collection
- Procedure Assistance
- Able to lift 250 pounds
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Vital sign monitors
- Team management and supervision
- Medical Records Management
- Maintaining confidentiality
- First Aid
- General housekeeping ability
- Hospice Care
- CPR
- Customer Service
- Valid MS driver's license
- Appointment Setting
- Patient Care Coordination
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Compassionate
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Scheduling
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CNA License
- Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
- First Aid/CPR
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dallas Medical Center
07.2022 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jones Healthcare
01.2002 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College Hattiesburg, MS
Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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