MYKEYAH THOMAS
Haynesville,LA
Summary
A recent graduate of Southern AR University Tech with a strong passion for helping those in need. Seeking a full-time or part-time position within a rural healthcare facility. I desire a position where I can perform a wide range of procedures and make the best of my nursing education.
Specialty nursing professional with strong clinical skills and proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care. Known for excellent team collaboration, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and medical documentation, with strong focus on achieving optimal health outcomes. Recognized for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and compassionate approach to patient support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Nurse
Doctors Clinic/Springhill Medical Center
Springhill, LA
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Served as a patient advocate, communicating effectively with families to address concerns and provide updates on treatment progress.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and care quality in clinical settings.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and seamless information sharing among providers.
Admitting Clerk/ Lab Clerk
Springhill Doctors Clinic
Springhill, LA, USA
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Answer phone calls and emails as well as performed data entry duties on the computer such as assisting patients with making appointments.
- Responsible for inpatient/outpatient admissions process including pre-admission, registration, bed assignments, financial arrangements, and cashier. Oversees the verification of insurance benefits coverage to ensure compliance with hospital policy, third party payers, and applicable.
- Creating lab accounts for the patients and releasing lab orders sent to the lab.
- Processed patient admissions efficiently, ensuring accurate data entry into electronic health records.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments, optimizing clinic workflow and enhancing patient experience.
- Managed insurance verification processes, improving accuracy in billing and reducing claim denials.
- Trained new staff on admission protocols and electronic systems, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Verified patient details and insurance coverage and collected co-pays.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently managing high-volume admission periods during peak hours.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and family members, ensuring a compassionate and professional atmosphere during the admissions process.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Registered patients for labs, surgeries and radiology.
Team Member
KFC
Minden, Louisiana
05.2014 - 09.2018
- Greeted customers entering the restaurant to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
- Have a smile on my face when greeting customers.
- Answer any question the customer might have about the menu items.
- Operated the cash register, check, and credit card transactions.
- Ensured the customers had superior customer experience by addressing the customers concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
- Trained 3 new employees in our company procedures and customer service.
- Cleaned and prepared food in compliance with the company's standards and cleaned and closed the restaurant at night.
- Makes sure my area is clean and neat before leaving my shift.
- Trained new team members on food preparation and safety protocols.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in dining and kitchen areas.
- Assisted with inventory management by tracking stock levels and placing orders.
- Consistently adhered to operational procedures for food quality and safety.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
Office Assistant
Haynesville High School
Haynesville, LA, USA
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Perform a variety of clerical activities, including preparing routine correspondence, sorting, and filing of records, documents, mail and other material.
- Assist with attendance, absence, and tardy tracking; enter information into a proprietary student information system; generate lists, rosters and reports as needed.
- Enroll, add, transfer, or drop students according to established procedures; create student cumulative folders; verify residency and immunization information.
- Assist in the health office as needed; provide basic first aid to ill or injured students and make appropriate notifications to parents or guardians.
- Answer phones, greet and direct visitors, take and relay messages; provide routine information to students, parents, or guardians.
- Inventory, order and distribute office and classroom supplies as needed.
- Use a computer and proprietary or mass market software programs like MS Office to enter, retrieve or archive information.
- Assisted in maintaining student records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and effective communication among staff.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Southern AR University Tech
Camden, AR07-2022
University Studies - Natural Science, Social Science, Education
Southern AR University
Magnolia, AR05-2018
High School Diploma -
Haynesville High School
Haynesville, LA05-2012
Skills
- Checking and monitoring vital signs
- Communication skills
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft PowerPoin
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Infection control measures
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- EMR systems
- Collecting vitals
- Vaccine administrtione
- Performing ekgs
Certification
- Liscense Practical Nurse - [Timeframe]
- BLS/CPR
- IV Therapy
Timeline
Specialty Nurse
Doctors Clinic/Springhill Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Admitting Clerk/ Lab Clerk
Springhill Doctors Clinic
10.2018 - 08.2021
Team Member
KFC
05.2014 - 09.2018
Office Assistant
Haynesville High School
08.2010 - 05.2012
Practical Nursing -
Southern AR University Tech
University Studies - Natural Science, Social Science, Education
Southern AR University
High School Diploma -
Haynesville High School
Activities
- BLS Certification, 2021-07-01, 2023-07-01
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 2022-08-01, 2023-09-01