Nala Hubbard
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted nurses in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and recording medical histories for accurate patient records.
- Streamlined workflows by maintaining a well-organized and efficiently run unit, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises under the guidance of physical therapists.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avante Nursing Home
1504 Seabreeze Avenue
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Medical Assistant
Upperline Health
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
Medical Assistant
Rogers Cain MD
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
Medical Assistant Intern
Johnny Jada MD Pediatrics
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens by checking paperwork.
- Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Attended required training, education and meetings.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
Education
Diploma -
Englewood High School
Jacksonville, FL04-2017
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career Institute
Jacksonville, FL10-2019
Skills
- Medical Records
- Multi-tasking skills
- Communication
- CPR Certification
- EMR / EHR
- Insurance claims
- Patient-focused care
- Scheduling
- Vital signs
- Guest Satisfaction
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
UF Health Jacksonville
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avante Nursing Home
09.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
Upperline Health
12.2022 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant
Rogers Cain MD
11.2021 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant Intern
Johnny Jada MD Pediatrics
08.2019 - 10.2019
Diploma -
Englewood High School
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career Institute