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Nicole Blanchett

Topeka,KS

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Interim Healthcare
08.2015 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Office Manager/Legislative Post Audit Committee Se

State Of Kansas/Legislative Division Of Post Audit
12.2013 - Current
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
  • Improved safety procedures to promote employee well-being and safety and protect company from potential liability.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Approved and processed payroll
  • Paid bills on an as needed bases.

Temp Receptionist for State of KS

Key Staffing Temp Service
09.2013 - 12.2013
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Provided support services to Administrative Officer
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

Patient Care Tech

Stormont Vail Hospital
10.2006 - 06.2013
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
  • Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Customer Service Representative

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Kansas
05.2008 - 07.2009
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Answered phone inquiries regarding patient’s insurance policy or claim
  • Provided benefit information to providers
  • Processed claims to be paid

Senior Communications Specialist

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Kansas
08.2002 - 02.2008
  • Answered client queries and complaints to provide strong customer service.
  • Copyedited, proofread and revised company advertisements, print materials and press releases before dispersal.
  • Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages.
  • Communicated company promotions, products, and services to clients to increase brand awareness and overall revenue.

§ Entered workshop registrations into a word document

§ Prepared e-mails for members attending workshops

§ Developed workshop booklets for the Provider Representatives education events using multiple computer systems

§ Enter bad addresses for providers into an Excel database

§ Enter all provider contact information into a Provider Tracking System (PTS)

§ Complete expenditure reports and send to accounting department

§ Format and post all Medicare reimbursement information to the Medicare Website

§ Develop and post E-Learning modules to the Medicare website

§ Send out list serve notifications when new information is posted to the Medicare Website

§ Respond to inquiries sent to the Communications Department

§ Develop and format Education CD-Rom mandated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

§ Research Fraud Requests

§ Box up all old information, label and send to storage

§ Handle any requests sent from CMS

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing

Allen County Community College
Burlingame, KS
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Shawnee Heights High School
Tecumseh, KS
05.1999

Skills

  • Medical Records Management
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Medications Familiarity
  • Family Support and Assistance
  • Companionship and Emotional Support

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Interim Healthcare
08.2015 - Current

Office Manager/Legislative Post Audit Committee Se

State Of Kansas/Legislative Division Of Post Audit
12.2013 - Current

Temp Receptionist for State of KS

Key Staffing Temp Service
09.2013 - 12.2013

Customer Service Representative

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Kansas
05.2008 - 07.2009

Patient Care Tech

Stormont Vail Hospital
10.2006 - 06.2013

Senior Communications Specialist

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Kansas
08.2002 - 02.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing

Allen County Community College

High School Diploma -

Shawnee Heights High School
Nicole Blanchett