Misty Rinker
Lake City
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with 20+ years of Certified Nursing Assistant experience. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
Lake City, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff review.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management techniques to promote recovery.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed height.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UF Rehabilitation Hospital
Gainesville , FL
06.2020 - Current
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Used mobility devices and Hoyer Lifts to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Hospice
Lake City, FL
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Used mobility devices and equipment to carefully move and transport patients.
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in homecare facility.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Butler Hospital Hand Surgery Center
Lake Butler, FL
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Used mobility devices and Hoyer Lift equipment to carefully move and transport patients.
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in Swing-bed facility.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Perform EKG on patients as needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant
Milla Pediatrics
Lake City, FL
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, oxygen saturation ,respirations,temperature and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Prepare patient chart for doctor to review, including lab results and any diagnostic tests ordered.
- Administer vaccines to children.
Medical Office Assistant
Mohammed Faisal
Lake City, FL
01.2013 - 03.2017
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Called in prescription refills for patients.
- Ensured patient confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA protocols.
- Registered patients and scheduled appointments.
- Assisted with referrals and prepared medical records for patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
- Scheduled patient appointments and cultivated partnerships with managed care organizations, hospitals and insurance carriers to ensure swift payment and issue resolution.
- Cooperated with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance providers to resolve billing issues.
- Performed medical transcription duties.
- Consistently informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to services being rendered.
- Communicated with patients via phone, email and in person to obtain payments on outstanding accounts or accounts requiring deductibles or co-pays.
- Submitted diagnosis and procedure codes for insurance companies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and faxed records to coordinate patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Collected information, verified insurance and collected co-payments for average of 20 patients each day.
- Prepared and attached all required claims documentation including referrals, treatment plans or other required correspondence to reduce incidence of denials.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Recorded vital signs and medical history for 2-3 patients each 5 minutes.
- Organized and managed medical supply inventory to foster continuous availability of required items.
- Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FLHigh School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Lake City, FLSkills
- Patient relations
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Quick problem solver
- Collecting specimens
- General housekeeping ability
- Infection control procedures
- Respiratory equipment training
- Catheter change and preparation
- Electronic charting
- Collecting vital signs
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Reliable transportation
- Understands medical procedures
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Quality assurance controls
- Valid FL driver's license
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- FL Department of Health Certification
- First Aid/CPR
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
UF Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Hospice
02.2019 - 04.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Butler Hospital Hand Surgery Center
03.2018 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant
Milla Pediatrics
03.2017 - 09.2017
Medical Office Assistant
Mohammed Faisal
01.2013 - 03.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Florida Gateway College
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School