Penny Turner
Silverdale,WA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Receptionist
Peninsula Family Medical Center
Gig Harbor, WA
06.2023 - Current
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
- Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
- Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
CNA
Bainbridge Health And Rehab
Bainbridge Island, WA
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA
Integrated Medical Systems LLC
Tukwila, WA
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA
Olympia Medical Center
Olympia, WA
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
CNA
Sharon Care Center
Centralia, WA
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Olympic College
Bremerton, WASkills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Payment Collection
- Records Management
- Insurance Verification
- Appointment Setting
- Medical Charting
- Appointment Scheduling
- Petty cash management
- Workflow Optimization
- Patient Registration
- Front Desk Operations
- Understanding of medical laws
Certification
- NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION exp 09-25-2025
Timeline
Medical Receptionist
Peninsula Family Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
CNA
Bainbridge Health And Rehab
02.2022 - 12.2022
CNA
Integrated Medical Systems LLC
02.2022 - 10.2022
CNA
Olympia Medical Center
09.2020 - 01.2022
CNA
Sharon Care Center
09.2018 - 10.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Olympic College
- NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION exp 09-25-2025
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