Melissa Godfrey
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Passionate Student Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Whom Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Northeast Baptist Hospital
12.2017 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- 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.
Medical Assistant
Breathe America
09.2013 - 08.2017
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Medical Assistant
Head And Neck Surgeons Of New Mexico
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Assist surgeons with pre and post op care.
- Assist with nasal debridement and minor office
procedures.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lamson Institute
San Antonio, TX10.2023
Certificate - Medical Assistant
ATI Career Training Center
Albuquerque, NM08.2010
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School
Clovis, NM06.1987
Skills
- Patient Care Activities
- Culturally Competent Care
- Patient Service
- Quality Patient Care
- Head to Toe Assessment
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient-Focused Care
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Wound Care
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Collecting Vitals
References
Dr. Roland Gerencer ENT Surgeon: RolandG@nmohc.com
Dr. Butler: Dtharian@yahoo.com
Kelly Kennedy: 785-224-4145
Timeline
PCA
Northeast Baptist Hospital
12.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
Breathe America
09.2013 - 08.2017
Medical Assistant
Head And Neck Surgeons Of New Mexico
01.2011 - 09.2013
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lamson Institute
Certificate - Medical Assistant
ATI Career Training Center
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School
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