MARYANN DOURE
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in delivering exceptional patient care at Broward Health Medical Center. Expertise in healthcare documentation and electronic medical records contributes to streamlined patient preparation processes and improved treatment outcomes. Known for a proven track record of efficiency and empathy, ensuring high-quality support for patients. Career ambitions include further enhancing patient care practices through advanced healthcare technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Broward Health Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared Patients for Open Heart Surgery by showering and cleansed the skin with anti-microbial wipes
- Measuring patients' vitals, such as temperature and blood pressure
- Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
- Measure and record intake and output
- Perform basic treatment such as range of motion, emptying urinary catheter m, and catheter care
- Assist patient with activities of daily living such as hygiene (oral care, hair care, bathing)
- Assist with patient transport to and from units
- Perform and document glucose finger sticks
- Collect specimens, include blood, urine, and stool
- Perform EKG testing
- Report any changes in the mental or emotional state of patients to staff
- Unit Secretary (answering High Volume phone calls, create patient physical chart, communicate with staff via intercom, prepare daily schedule)
- Responded promptly to emergency situations utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Provided direct patient care and support services in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Observed changes in the physical condition of a patient and reported any issues immediately to the nurse supervisor.
Medication Technician
The Meridian at Waterways
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2018 - 01.2023
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes
- Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
Nursing Assistant
Acti-Kare Responsive In Home Care
Weston, FL
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support
Medical Assistant
Total Family Urgent
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and preauthorization functions
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2022
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Florida Career College
Lauderdale Lakes, FL11-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Miami, FLSkills
- Patient Care
- Electronic Medical Records Expertise
- Healthcare Documentation Expertise
- Medical Terminology
- Goal setting
- Documentation
- Basic life support
- Catheter Care
- Vital Signs
- Behavior Redirection
- Equipment Preparation
- Organizational skills
- Compassionate client care
- Lead placement
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification
- Medical Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Broward Health Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Medication Technician
The Meridian at Waterways
11.2018 - 01.2023
Nursing Assistant
Acti-Kare Responsive In Home Care
02.2018 - 11.2019
Medical Assistant
Total Family Urgent
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification
- Medical Assistant
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Broward College
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Florida Career College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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