Michelle Remijio
Thornton
Summary
A well-qualified health care team-player dedicated in delivering top-quality patient care and safety. Skilled in working under pressure and critical thinking to promote opportunities and resolve challenges. Knowledgeable in administering patient data, excelling in interpersonal communication skills and organization. Highly educated, possessing a Bachelors Degree of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avista Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Home Health Care Aide
Aveanna Heathcare
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Excelled in monitoring G-tube site and administer G-tube feeds.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
OB Surgical Technician/NICU Assistant
Centura Health Avista Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Check newborn vitals, blood screens, blood gas levels and report to the neonatal ICU charge nurse.
Optometric Technician
Colorado Eye center
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Performed ancillary testing when ordered by optometrist and thoroughly explained procedures to patients.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
- Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Phlebotomist
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
10.2011 - 11.2014
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
Certified Nurse Aide
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
03.2009 - 10.2011
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse and blood sugar.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry and filing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Education
Bachelors BS - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Sequel, NextGen, EPIC, and FileMaker
- Adaptable
- Quantitative Methods
- Regression Analysis
- Experimental Design & Management
- Data Visualization, Structures & Technologies
- Statistical Computing Methods
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Health Regulatory Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Analytical and Research Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Critical Analysis
- Patient Care
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS Certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avista Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Home Health Care Aide
Aveanna Heathcare
04.2020 - 08.2023
OB Surgical Technician/NICU Assistant
Centura Health Avista Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2019
Optometric Technician
Colorado Eye center
01.2014 - 08.2018
Phlebotomist
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
10.2011 - 11.2014
Certified Nurse Aide
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
03.2009 - 10.2011
Bachelors BS - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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