James Landrum
Candler,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Aide/ CNA
Stonecreek Health & Rehabilitation
01.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administrating medications
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Business Office Manager
Arc Agency INC.
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
- Maximized cash flow through optimal billing and collection processes.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to facilitate timely payments.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- handled payroll, as well as paying quarterly taxes.
Med Tech/ PCA
Spicewood Cottages
02.2013 - 08.2020
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Education
No Degree - Cosmetology
Carolina College of Hair Design
Asheville, NC11.2009
High School Diploma -
Enka High School
Candler, NC06.2009
Skills
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Restock Shelves
- Case Management
- Observation Documentation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Monitor Vitals
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Emotional and Social Support
- Conducting Intakes
- Family Support and Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Database Administration
- Calm Under Stress
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Medications Familiarity
- Quality Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Light Housekeeping
- Charting Expertise
- Admitting Support
- ADLs Assistance
- Oral Hygiene
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Records Management
- Intake Recording
- Family Communication
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Trustworthy Companion
- Bed Transfers
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Consistent Follow Through
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Documenting Behaviors
- Nursing Assistance
Additional Information
I am a people person, love to interact with different types of people, I can handle multiple tasks at one time. I am a CNA, Med tech, Med aide. I also have experience in office management, due to running my mothers real estate company since 2019.
Timeline
Med Aide/ CNA
Stonecreek Health & Rehabilitation
01.2021 - Current
Business Office Manager
Arc Agency INC.
05.2019 - 12.2021
Med Tech/ PCA
Spicewood Cottages
02.2013 - 08.2020
No Degree - Cosmetology
Carolina College of Hair Design
High School Diploma -
Enka High School
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