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Lakia Hedgepeth

Nashville,NC

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Certified Nursing Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Assistant

UMA Pain and Spine Clinic
03.2022 - Current
  • Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff, and patients.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support, and compassion.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently managing check-ins, insurance verification, and payment processing.
  • Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maria Parham Health
09.2021 - 03.2024
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Assistant Manager

Cato Fashions
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Life Care
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Cared for patient in their home and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Sales Associate

Cato Fashions
10.2020 - 05.2021

Greeted and informed customers of products, fostering positive store experiences.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nash Central High School
Rocky Mount, NC
05.2019

Skills

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Patients' vital signs
  • Patient care coordination
  • Medical terminology
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Clinical support
  • Electronic health records
  • Specimen collection
  • Knowledgeable in software
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Customer service
  • Payment collection

Timeline

Clinical Assistant

UMA Pain and Spine Clinic
03.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maria Parham Health
09.2021 - 03.2024

Assistant Manager

Cato Fashions
05.2021 - 11.2021

Sales Associate

Cato Fashions
10.2020 - 05.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Life Care
08.2020 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Nash Central High School
Lakia Hedgepeth