Marieclaire Bentley

• Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Conducted in-person greeting, welcome and orientation for newly admitted and transferred patients.
• Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
• Entered work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs.

*Making patient charts

*Obtaining History and physicals and test results from physicians office for patients having upcoming surgery.

• Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.

* Phlebotomy

*EKGs

* Vital signs

• Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
• Checked inventory levels and placed supply orders.
• Prepared for upcoming procedures by effectively setting up and tearing down rooms.
• Closely followed surgical schedules to sanitize and asses recovery rooms.
• Assisted medical staff by preparing patients for procedures.
• Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
• Completed tasks to assist medical staffs during procedures.
• Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
• Ordered supplies efficiently to maintain optimal stock levels for projected operational demands.
• Handled transfers of scopes to various departments for maintenance and routine repairs.
• Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
• Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
• Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures.
• Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
• Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
• Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.

• Attended in-service programs to complete ongoing and annual organizational and departmental requirements to promote highest standard of customer relations principles for patients, visitors and fellow staff members.
• Recognized patient and family reactions to hospitalization, illness, procedures and staff and initiated supportive measures.
• Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
• Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
• Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
• Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

• Attended in-service programs to complete ongoing and annual organizational and departmental requirements to promote highest standard of customer relations principles for patients, visitors and fellow staff members.
• Recognized patient and family reactions to hospitalization, illness, procedures and staff and initiated supportive measures.
• Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
• Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.