Lindy Sessums
Spring,TX
Summary
Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, and medical administrative duties, as demonstrated at Houston Methodist. Excelled in maintaining high organizational standards and compassionate care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in database coordination, scheduling and multitasking, adept at ensuring efficient healthcare operations and patient well-being.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Houston Methodist
12.2017 - Current
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regent Healthcare
07.2010 - 12.2011
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodlands Health and Rehabilitation Center
03.2008 - 07.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Medical Office Secretary
Sadler Clinic
06.2005 - 03.2008
- Reviewed and maintained charts for completeness and compliance with EMR guidelines.
- Verified insurance benefits or eligibility.
- Verified or obtained referral numbers or authorizations for upcoming appointments.
- Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
Patient Care Coordinator
Dr. Middleton
12.2003 - 06.2005
- Monitored patient health records for accuracy to meet compliance with healthcare guidelines.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
McCullough High School
The Woodlands, TXNo Degree - Business
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXSkills
- Organizational standards
- Database coordination
- Scheduling
- Written and verbal communication
- Multitasking ability
- Basic Life Support
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS - CPR - Certification
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Houston Methodist
12.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regent Healthcare
07.2010 - 12.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodlands Health and Rehabilitation Center
03.2008 - 07.2010
Medical Office Secretary
Sadler Clinic
06.2005 - 03.2008
Patient Care Coordinator
Dr. Middleton
12.2003 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
McCullough High School
No Degree - Business
Sam Houston State University
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