Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr Matthew K Abele
12.2019 - 03.2022
Assist with MOHS Surgery
Set up exam rooms for surgeries, biopsies, and other Surgical/cosmetic dermatology procedures
Give local anesthetic injections
Call patients with results
Clean surgical instruments
Schedule surgeries/appointments.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
American Family Care
02.2019 - 12.2019
Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol
Administrative assistance
Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations
Perform front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
Check patients in, collect and verify insurance information, compile new patient forms
Schedule appointments and update patient files
Relay messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment
Use DocuTap software to process patient payments and apply to account
Office experience
Coordinate services with medical and office staff to ensure patient satisfaction, engagement and compassionate care
Front desk duties such as, processing patient pre authorizations, referral faxes
Respond to all patient messages; documenting conversations in electronic medical records system, assist with any patient discharging duties and share responsibility of call back sheets
Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures
Rotate among various clinical services such as lab, nursing and x-ray.
Caregiver
Homewatch CareGivers of Birmingham
10.2018 - 03.2019
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship
Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness
Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.
Direct Support Professional
Glenwood Inc
07.2017 - 02.2019
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
Provide direct care for individuals diagnosed with Autism and other disabilities
Pick up kids from learning facility in 13 passenger bus
Completion of administrative paper work.
Caregiver
Visiting Angels
08.2017 - 05.2018
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
Light housekeeping
Any chores requested by client (laundry, dishes)
Companionship
End of life care
Dementia and Alzheimer's care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting