LaMya Singh
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Certified nursing assistant and unit secretary with twenty years of experience. Warm and compassionate disposition has founded many lasting impressions on patients and patients’ families. Letters been written assuring commitment to delivering The proper experience for any patient. The years of experience has helped to acquire knowledge that would aid in multiple positions. Nursing Assistant with vast knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standard .geriatric care facility residents. A CNA with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Individual focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Skilled in overseeing acute and chronic conditions . Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Dedicated Unit Secretary adept at collaborating with nurses and physicians to facilitate seamless healthcare operations demonstrated over the years in related roles. Eager to contribute value to the team through an excellent work ethic and strong knowledge of patient records management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Secretary
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Answering phone calls and admitting and discharging patients.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff
- Answered phone calls and messages for numerous -physician medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries
- Kept detailed records of office inventories and placed numerous orders for more supplies
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
09.2015 - 01.2021
- Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them
- Providing physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using toilet, walking, standing or exercising
- Turning and repositioning patients .to avoid skin breakdown
- Appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences
- Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff
- Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises or blood in urine
- Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure
- Understanding and observing medical terminology.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 31-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Meadows at Shannondell
Audubon, PA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided high-quality patient care as Certified Nursing Assisted in short -term Rehab and Memory Care and Skilled nursing unit
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, emptying drainage bags and bathing
- Assist with technical treatment procedures, provided patients and families with emotional support
- Performed post-mortem care
- Turned and repositioned patients
- Effective team collaboration, patient and consistent delivery of empathetic care
- Providing pre- and post -operative care
- Adhered to safety guidelines ensured accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating on patient’s status
- Taking vital signs, assist with dressing and undressing patients
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions
- Monitor patients on NPO list
- Answer call lights in timely manner.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 31]-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursing Care Services INC
Lansdale, PA
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Traveled to private homes and LTC facilities and provided high- quality patient care such as grooming, oral care, bathing, dressing and undressing, assist patients with toileting needs
- Meal preparation, errands, light housekeeping, transfer patients to and from wheelchair
- Perform range of motion and give medication reminders, cleans, stores, prepares, and issues personal care supplies
- Maintain records of patient care, condition progress, or concerns in order to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 30-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
Education
High School Diploma -
Crooked Places Made Straight Christian Schools
2617 Washington Ave 11.2003
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Clinical Pathways Educator
Philadelphia,pa 07.2001
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA2011
Skills
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring
- Communication Skills
- Job Related Equipment Knowledge (Mechanical Lifts)
- Privacy/HIPPAA regulations
- Patient Care and Safety
- Organizational Skills
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Unit Secretary
University of Pennsylvania
01.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
09.2015 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Meadows at Shannondell
01.2013 - 01.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursing Care Services INC
01.2011 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Crooked Places Made Straight Christian Schools
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Clinical Pathways Educator
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Community College of Philadelphia