Michelle Zapata
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dedicated and calm healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care and monitoring. Proven ability to document observations accurately and improve workflow efficiency. Eager to leverage expertise to enhance patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Robert J. Dole VA Hospital
Wichita, Kansas
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to veterans during recovery.
Patient Virtual Monitor Tech
Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Francis
Wichita, Kansas
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with nursing staff to communicate patient status changes effectively.
- Documented observations accurately in electronic health records for patient reviews.
- Participated in quality assurance activities to uphold monitoring standards.
- Assisted in training new technicians on monitoring protocols and equipment usage.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Performed basic clerical duties such as filing, copying, and faxing documents related to patient care.
Medical Assistant
Ascension Medical Group
Wichita, Kansas
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency in the clinic.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Francis
Wichita, Kansas
09.2004 - 05.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Education
Phlebotomy - Healthcare
Wichita Technical Institute
Wichita, KS10-2014
Certified Nurses Assistant - Healthcare
Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS07-2004
High School Diploma -
Wichita North High School
Wichita, KS05-2004
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Patient care assistance
- Basic clerical duties
- Workflow improvement
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Calm and level-headed under duress
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certified Nurses Assistant, WATC, 2004
- Phlebotomy, WTI, 2014
- BLS, Robert J. Dole VA Hospital, 2026
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Robert J. Dole VA Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Patient Virtual Monitor Tech
Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Francis
06.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Ascension Medical Group
05.2023 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Francis
09.2004 - 05.2023
Phlebotomy - Healthcare
Wichita Technical Institute
Certified Nurses Assistant - Healthcare
Wichita Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Wichita North High School