Nicole Willekes
Newfoundland,NJ
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 4 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
D'Andrea Primary Care
01.2024 - Current
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
Patient Care Technician
Atlantic Health System
04.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- 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.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Holy Name Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing
Englewood Cliffs05.2024
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Observation
- Infection Control Standards
- Culturally-Competent Care
- Mobility Assistance Aptitude
- Patient Services
Timeline
Medical Assistant
D'Andrea Primary Care
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Atlantic Health System
04.2021 - Current
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Holy Name Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing
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