Mercedes Rendell
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Certified Nursing Assistant offering 7+ years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Joy Health Services
Indianapolis, IN
06.2018 - Current
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Certified Medical Assistant
Access Medical Clinics
Crawfordsville, IN
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Patient Care Technician
IU Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
- Supported nursing procedures by preparing equipment and supplies.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated seamless shift transitions by accurately reporting patient status and progress to incoming healthcare professionals.
- Exemplified professionalism when interacting with patients'' families regarding updates on medical conditions while respecting privacy boundaries set forth by HIPAA regulations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homestead Healthcare
Indianapolis, IN
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenwood Healthcare
Greenwood, IN
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
McKenzie Career Center
Indianapolis, INSurgical Tech -
MedCerts
High School Diploma -
Lawrence North Highschool
Indianapolis Skills
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Behavior Redirection
- Compassionate Client Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient care
- Administrative duties
- First Aid and CPR
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Daily Charting
- Time Management
- Patient care
- Patient lifting techniques
- Blood draw
Certification
Patient care technician
Certified nursing assistant
Home health aide
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
IU Methodist Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homestead Healthcare
10.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Access Medical Clinics
04.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenwood Healthcare
10.2020 - 10.2022
Home Health Aide
Joy Health Services
06.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant -
McKenzie Career Center
Surgical Tech -
MedCerts
High School Diploma -
Lawrence North Highschool