Lydia White
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed across roles at Merit Health Wesley and other leading institutions. Demonstrates exceptional compassion and empathy alongside rigorous HIPAA compliance, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Mastery in electronic charting and direct patient care underscores a commitment to excellence and positive outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Merit Health Wesley
2021.02 - 2024.07
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Medical Assistant
Southern Medical Care
2015.06 - 2021.12
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Acute Care Technician
Forrest General Hospital
2006.08 - 2015.05
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- vital signs and blood sugar checks
- ADL's
- emptying any drains
- answer phones and call lights
- blood draws
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
Hattiesburg, MS05.2001
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Recording vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- End of life care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
CNA
Merit Health Wesley
2021.02 - 2024.07
Medical Assistant
Southern Medical Care
2015.06 - 2021.12
Acute Care Technician
Forrest General Hospital
2006.08 - 2015.05
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
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