Norma Morris
Elkton,VA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with a strong background in patient care and team collaboration. Experienced in developing individualized care plans and ensuring accurate health documentation. Ready to leverage expertise to enhance resident well being and support clinical teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Aide
Journeys Crossing Assisted Living
Elkton, VA
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, ensuring accurate health documentation.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well being.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
University Of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in patient intake procedures, ensuring accurate information collection and documentation.
- Supported clinical staff by preparing examination rooms and organizing medical supplies efficiently.
- Administered basic clinical procedures, including vital sign measurements and specimen collection.
- Coordinated patient appointments, optimizing scheduling for improved workflow and reduced wait times.
- Assisted physicians in providing quality care through thorough documentation of medical histories and physical examination results.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
Clinical Lab Coordinator
Harrisonburg Community Health Center
Harrisonburg, VA
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated laboratory operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory for laboratory supplies, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Assisted in developing and implementing laboratory protocols to enhance efficiency.
- Trained new staff on laboratory procedures and equipment usage, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Collected blood samples efficiently following established safety protocols.
- Prepared and labeled specimens accurately for laboratory testing.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy techniques and procedures.
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara RMH Medical Center
Harrisonburg, VA
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Exhibited strong teamwork skills by assisting coworkers in providing comprehensive nursing care whenever needed, resulting in a cohesive and supportive work environment.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VAHigh School Diploma -
East Rockingham High School
Elkton, VA06-2018
No Degree - Radiology
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA06-2027
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medical documentation
- CPR certified
- Alzheimer's care
- Dementia care
- Elderly care
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Team collaboration
- Medication administration
Certification
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Care Aide
Journeys Crossing Assisted Living
09.2025 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
University Of Virginia
12.2024 - 05.2025
Clinical Lab Coordinator
Harrisonburg Community Health Center
04.2024 - 01.2025
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara RMH Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2024
No Degree - Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University
High School Diploma -
East Rockingham High School
No Degree - Radiology
Piedmont Virginia Community College