Mechaela Ferguson
Gray,GA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed individual with a proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Level-headed professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult high-volume testing environments. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Respectful but believes that implementing firm, clear guidelines and adopting an attitude of understanding generates a more peaceful environment in dealing with youth. Goal-oriented, highly ambitious individual with a pleasant personality and a tenacity that knows no restrictions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Attendant
Atrium Healthcare
Macon, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Followed safety rules strictly while working around hazardous materials like sharps containers, needles.
- Answered call bells promptly addressing any issues that arise in an efficient manner.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, nurses and other medical personnel during surgical procedures.
- Assisted with patient positioning during surgery as directed by medical team members.
- Stocked supplies in the operating room such as sutures, sponges, instruments and linen.
- Assisted with transport of specimens from the OR area to laboratory for testing.
Call Center Representative
Rent to Own Services
Warner Robins, GA
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Participated in daily huddles with team members in order to discuss common goals and objectives.
- Monitored call queues in order to prioritize incoming calls by urgency or importance level.
- Attended regular training sessions on updates and changes within the industry or organization.
- Answered incoming calls from customers and provided assistance with product inquiries, billing questions, and other customer service related issues.
Medical Assistant
Allcare Medical
Warner Robins, GA
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Vital signs, blood pressure, vaccinations, insurance, some dental knowledge, injections
- Assisted in minor procedures
- Measured accurate vital signs
- Contacted patients for appointment reminders
- Recorded patient history
- Updated care plans
- Performed venipuncture
- Cleaned patient rooms
- Assisted with charting.
Caregiver for Elderly
Home Instead Senior Care
Macon, GA
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Helped elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, grooming, taking medication, and light housework
- Helped elderly clients maintain Doctor appointments by providing transportation
- Companionship.
Juvenile Corrections Officer
Department Of Juvenile Justice
Milledgeville, GA
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered accurate verbal and written reports to company personnel
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations
- Directed guests around the building and answered questions regarding accessibility
- Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occur each shift
- Collected and organized all surveillance data and information to protect client possessions and work spaces
- Monitored alarm systems to detect any unauthorized entries into protected areas
- Investigated all security and safety violations
- Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior
- Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior
- Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports
- Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms.
Personal Care Assistant/Direct Support Professional
Helping Out People Environment
Macon, GA
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted any significant changes
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate a trusting caregiver relationship
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
- Followed infection control procedures
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and transferring
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Provided patient diagnoses under strict time constraints
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license, and CPR compliance records
- Partnered with a team of registered nurses to achieve the overall well-being of all patients.
Dietary Aide
Lynn Haven Health And Rehabilitation
Gray, GA
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Educated patients about therapeutic nutrition, sanitation, food prep, and presentation
- Conducted individualized nutritional assessments based on laboratory tests and data
- Established and maintained thorough nutritional records and information
- Planned medical nutrition therapy for patients and residents
- Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee the preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices
- Assessed individual nutritional risk and status.
Education
Certification -
Accelerated Dental Academy
Macon, GA04.2019
High School Diploma -
Jones County High School
Gray, GA05-2012
Skills
- Care Giver
- Vital Signs
- Infection Control Training
- HIPAA proficiency
- Organizational abilities
- Patient transportation
- Critical thinking abilities
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medical terminology understanding
- Relationship Building
- Reliability
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Additional Information
Atrium Health Navicent January 2021-Current Clinical Care Technician
Personal Information
Title: Juvenile Corrections Officer - Department Of Juvenile Justice
Timeline
Operating Room Attendant
Atrium Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Allcare Medical
11.2021 - 07.2022
Call Center Representative
Rent to Own Services
01.2020 - 05.2024
Caregiver for Elderly
Home Instead Senior Care
07.2019 - 11.2019
Juvenile Corrections Officer
Department Of Juvenile Justice
08.2017 - 01.2019
Dietary Aide
Lynn Haven Health And Rehabilitation
10.2016 - 04.2017
Personal Care Assistant/Direct Support Professional
Helping Out People Environment
11.2015 - 08.2017
Certification -
Accelerated Dental Academy
High School Diploma -
Jones County High School