Mary White
Gainesville,United States
Summary
Performance-focused Registered Nurse offering broad-based experience in medical administration, mental health and patient care management. Talented at building and cultivating professional relationships, coordinating appointments and performing wide range of treatment procedures. Well-defined communication, technical and analytical aptitudes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
- Assisted physician with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by collecting laboratory specimens and changing wound dressings.
- Provided backup support to office staff by completing billing and filing tasks, answering phones and scheduling appointments.
- Determined nature and urgency of patient requests to refer patients to appropriate medical staff.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations by setting up medical equipment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients in Primary Care, Ophthalmology, Urology, Neurosurgery, and ENT.
- Used CPRS to maintain and record patient data and generate reports.
- Built positive rapport with patients to make patients feel comfortable during uncomfortable procedures.
- Mailed patient appointment letters.
- Verified and updated clinical records.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Behavior Technician
Covenant Agency
04.2010 - 06.2020
- Provided care to individuals with mental health challenges such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, detoxification, and drug & alcohol abuse.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCP Home Health
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Taylor College
Belleview, FL12.2024
Associate of Science - Allied Health/ Mental Health
City College - Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.2010
High School Diploma -
F. W. Buchholz High School
Gainesville, FL05.2005
Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Patient communication
- Monitoring patient progress
- BLS (CPR
- Certified Nursing Assistant License number 418050
- Registered Nurse License Number 9676285
Timeline
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCP Home Health
03.2015 - 01.2018
Behavior Technician
Covenant Agency
04.2010 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Taylor College
High School Diploma -
F. W. Buchholz High School
Associate of Science - Allied Health/ Mental Health
City College - Fort Lauderdale
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