Marie Ann Washington
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Experienced Certified Nursing/Medical Tech with over 38 years in healthcare, including roles as Assistant Director and Certified Nurse Tech. Expertise in vital signs, specimen collection, infection control, and electronic charting, contributing to patient-focused care in skilled nursing and clinical settings. Dedicated to maintaining safe routines and effective communication within healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Calhoun Convalescent Center
Saint Matthews, South Carolina
11.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and promptly communicated condition changes to nursing staff to ensure timely care.
- Supported residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily personal care in a skilled nursing facility.
- Repositioned residents and facilitated safe transfers using proper lifting techniques to enhance resident comfort and safety.
- Assisted with meals and accurately documented resident intake during care shifts to support nutritional monitoring.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edisto Post Acute
Orangeburg, South Carolina
07.2022 - 02.2026
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported condition changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care to enhance comfort and dignity in a skilled nursing facility.
- Repositioned residents and facilitated safe transfers using proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries and promote mobility.
- Provided meal assistance and documented resident intake during shift care routines.
- Responded quickly to call lights and supported resident comfort needs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Communicated respectfully with residents, families, and care team members throughout shifts.
- Maintained clean, organized resident rooms and common areas in convalescent center.
- Observed infection control procedures and followed facility safety policies consistently.
Certified Nursing Assistant
RMC/MUSC Hospital
Orangeburg, South Carolina
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and dignity during bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Communicated respectfully with residents, families, and care team members throughout shifts.
- Observed infection control procedures and followed facility safety policies consistently.
- Supported admission procedures by accurately collecting and documenting personal information from patient charts.
- Collected and labeled specimens for laboratory testing based on physician and nursing staff requests.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Performed thorough cleaning and sanitization of patient rooms to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
- Ensured accurate and timely patient record completion, facilitating effective communication with healthcare team regarding patient status.
Certified Nursing Assistant
White Oak Manor
Columbia, South Carolina
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily personal care, enhancing comfort and well-being in a skilled nursing facility.
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Repositioned residents and supported safe transfers, promoting mobility and preventing injury.
- Provided meal assistance and documented resident intake to ensure nutritional needs were met during shift care routines.
- Assisted residents in walking to promote mobility and independence using self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to call lights and supported resident comfort needs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed infection control procedures and followed facility safety policies consistently.
- Maintained clean, organized resident rooms and common areas in convalescent center.
Certified Nursing/Medical Assistant
Atruim Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
05.2016 - 04.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Recorded vital signs and updated electronic health records.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments per physician instructions.
- Assisted providers during examinations and minor procedures to enhance patient care.
- Educated patients on medications, procedures, and post-care instructions to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or a registered nurse.
- Collected specimens and arranged laboratory processing.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Prepared exam rooms and sterilized medical equipment.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up visits.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding the safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under the direct supervision of a physician or a registered nurse.
- Reviewed patient histories and verified insurance information.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patient prescriptions.
- Participated in team meetings to streamline workflows and support improved outcomes for patient populations.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Replaced wound dressings to promote healing and prevent infection. on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Denmark Technical College
Denmark, SC12-2024
High School Diploma -
Elloree High School/Lake Marion Technology Center
Elloree/Santee SC05-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Southeastern College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- EHR charting
- Patient transfers
- Infection control
- Specimen collection
- Activities of daily living
- Resident care
- Wound care
- Meal assistance
- Effective communication
- Call light response
- Team coordination
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Basic life support
- Patient-focused care
- Attention to detail
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Range of motion exercises
- Documentation expert
- Chronic disease management
- Electronic charting
- Recording vital signs
- Feeding assistance expert
- Bedside manner
- End-of-life care
- Toileting assistance
- Geriatric care
- Activity coordination
- Responding to emergencies
- HIPAA compliance
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Maintaining privacy
- Admitting support
- Helping with medication
- Infection control procedures
- Patient lifting
- Collecting specimens
- Conducting intakes
- Feeding assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Urinary catheter care
- Compassionate
- Vital sign recording
- Patient assessments
- Condition monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- Direct patient care
- Tracheostomy care
- Mobility assistance
- Transporting patients
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Calhoun Convalescent Center
11.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
RMC/MUSC Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edisto Post Acute
07.2022 - 02.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
White Oak Manor
04.2021 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing/Medical Assistant
Atruim Medical Center
05.2016 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Denmark Technical College
High School Diploma -
Elloree High School/Lake Marion Technology Center
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Southeastern College