Madison Duncan
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Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated Nursing Assistant with 9 years of diverse experience in hospital and home health settings, currently excelling in a fast-paced Neuro Trauma ICU at Cox South. As a fourth-semester nursing student, I am eager to integrate my clinical experience with my deep interest in functional medicine. Proven ability in patient care, administrative support, and care coordination, enhanced by my personal experience managing health issues through functional medicine. Seeking a role where I can contribute to integrative health, with a long-term goal of continuing post-graduation. My background includes proficiency in medical coding, vital signs monitoring, and ensuring patient safety across neuro trauma, med surg, surgical, radiology, and oncology. Strong communicator, patient advocate, and team player, certified in CPR and First Aid. My experiences, coupled with insights from working with a functional medicine practitioner, make me uniquely suited to contribute to your team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Assistant
CoxHealth
Springfield
05.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate and personalized care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and oxygen levels
- Maintained accurate patient records and documented any changes in condition or behavior
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance and provided immediate support as needed
- Assisted in transferring patients safely between beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or other medical equipment
- Ensured a clean and organized environment by regularly sanitizing patient rooms and common areas
- Followed infection control protocols to prevent the spread of diseases within the healthcare facility
- Supported patients' emotional well-being by actively listening to their concerns and providing empathy
- Communicated effectively with patients' families regarding their loved ones' conditions and progress updates
- Collaborated with nurses in monitoring medication inventory levels and restocking supplies when necessary
- Assisted in the implementation of fall prevention strategies resulting in a XX% decrease in patient falls
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress, goals, discharge planning
- Demonstrated proficiency in using medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors, glucose meters
- Provided post-operative care including wound dressing changes under supervision of registered nurses
- Recognized changes in patients' conditions that required immediate attention from healthcare professionals
- Served as an advocate for patients' rights while respecting confidentiality at all times
- Closely monitored intake/output measurements including fluid balance charts for accurate documentation
Nursing assistant
CoxHealth
Springfield
05.2022 - Current
- Vitals, glucose checks, Help patients with hygiene activities such as using the bathroom, bathing, brushing teeth, and dressing.
- Assist patients with meals by feeding them.
- Clean linen regularly.
- Monitor vital signs and report worrying symptoms to the RN.
Administrative Assistant/Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
Springfield
09.2021 - Current
- Answers phone calls, schedules meetings and supports visitors.
- Carries out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.
- Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects and expediting work results.
- Provide company for loved ones and services that improve their living environment and make them feel more at home.
- Provide personal care, meal assistance, transportation, medication management, and other health care duties as needed.
Patient Flow Coordinator
Mercy Health
Springfield
08.2020 - 09.2021
- The patient flow coordinator coordinates the care of patients in endoscopy.
- The job duties include coordinating the movement of patients with the available medical staff, streamlining the flow of patients through admissions, and focusing on the moving of patients through the treatment process.
- Scheduling and answering phones.
- Making spreadsheets.
- Also update and organize patient files to ensure all information is current for Physician review.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Springfield, MO 08.2024 - 05.2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medical equipment use
- Effective communication
- Infection control protocols
- Compassionate listening
- Emotional support
- Basic life support
- Restraint application
- Reliable transportation
- Maintaining privacy
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Electronic charting
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Mobility assistance
- Transporting patients
- Trustworthy companion
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient-focused care
- Collecting specimens
- Observing responses
- Monitoring fluids
- Specimen collection
- Colostomy care
- Compassionate
- Documentation expert
- Bathing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Quick problem solver
- Inpatient care
- Family support and assistance
- Adaptable
- Medical terminology
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Blood glucose testing
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Patient relationship building
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
08.2024 - 05.2026
Nurse Assistant
CoxHealth
05.2024 - Current
Nursing assistant
CoxHealth
05.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
09.2021 - Current
Patient Flow Coordinator
Mercy Health
08.2020 - 09.2021