Lalia Byrd
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with relevant experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems. Showcased ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments or demands. Success noted in improving clinic workflow efficiency and contributing positively to team-focused environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Arkansas Urology
Little Rock, AR
12.2022 - Current
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Taking out and replace caths
- Checking the bladder by scanning
- Phlebotomy
- Assisting with procedures per NP
- Pretesting procedures ekg, lab workup
- 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.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, AR
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arkansas Hospice Care
Little Rock, Arkansas
01.2013 - 09.2018
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Companion care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
05.2008 - 01.2013
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkway Health And Rehab
Little Rock, AR
04.2001 - 08.2008
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Southeast College
Little Rock, Arkansas04-2000
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Emma Kelley Rhodes
Little Rock, Arkansas08-1999
High School Diploma -
Wilbur D Mills University High School
Little Rock, Arkansas05-1999
Skills
- Check-in coordination
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office administration
- Patient-focused care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Appointment reminders
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Reliable transportation
- Catheter change and preparation
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Patient flow management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient bathing
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Trustworthy companion
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
- Hospice care
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Arkansas Urology
12.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
04.2019 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arkansas Hospice Care
01.2013 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health Medical Center
05.2008 - 01.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkway Health And Rehab
04.2001 - 08.2008
Medical Assistant -
Southeast College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Emma Kelley Rhodes
High School Diploma -
Wilbur D Mills University High School