Monique Hughes
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 5+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Recent Graduate
Minneapolis , MN
2024.05 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Medical Assistant
M Health Fairview
Bloomington , MN
2019.09 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen College
Bloomington, MN2019-09
Skills
- Toileting assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Transfers
- Bathing Assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting specimens
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Medical terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- Adaptable
- Quick problem solver
- Pediatric Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Catheter Care
- CPR Certification
- CNA Certification
Timeline
CNA
Recent Graduate
2024.05 - Current
Medical Assistant
M Health Fairview
2019.09 - Current
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen College
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