Nafay Turner

Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity. Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks. Documented and charted patient care information on a daily basis, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.

Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times. Monitored and recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, as well as height and weight measurements. Accurately, and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician. Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records. Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.

Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments. Performed chairside duties, such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetics. Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms. Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations. Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.

Conducted comprehensive patient interviews to obtain details on medical history, family history, and ongoing medications or treatments. Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests. Worked interdependently with other professionals to provide quality healthcare to patients. Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician. Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.