Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Care Associate (CCA)
Ftmc
03.2015 - 09.2020
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Surgical Scrub Technician
Premier Health Partners
02.2001 - 11.2008
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Recorded vital signs and medical history for [Number] patients each shift.
Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Patient Care Tech
North Fulton Hospital
05.1995 - 11.2007
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Theology
South Gate Senior High School
South Gate, CA
08.2021
GED -
East LA College
Los Angeles, CA
09.2020
Skills
Community activities
Knowledge of state regulations
Quality program protocols
Client documentation
Compassionate client care
First aid and safety
Records maintenance
Physical therapy
Housekeeping
Proper phone etiquette
Administrative support specialist
Wound care
Database management
Coordination skills
Client satisfaction
Accomplishments
Recognized as Employee of the Month for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Affiliations
Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)
Member, Alumni Association
Timeline
Clinical Care Associate (CCA)
Ftmc
03.2015 - 09.2020
Surgical Scrub Technician
Premier Health Partners
02.2001 - 11.2008
Patient Care Tech
North Fulton Hospital
05.1995 - 11.2007
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Theology
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