Phara Jacob
Delray Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace, calmness and critical thinking while skillfully handling difficult patients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Extern - Behavorial Health / Acute Care
HCA JFK North Medical Center
2022.12 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.
- Improved communication between healthcare team members by accurately documenting patient information and progress.
- Supported nursing staff in completing accu-checks, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant /Neurological
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
2019.01 - 2022.11
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Prepared patients for women or male examinations and treatments, positioning them properly to ensure comfort throughout the procedure while assisting healthcare professionals as needed.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills while juggling multiple responsibilities including front office duties like answering phones or processing billing inquiries alongside clinical tasks when required.
- Completed wound care, EKGs, EEGs, EMGs preparation, botox injection preparation, immunization injections, shunt check preparation and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/ Internal Medicine
Med Florida Medical Centers
2014.02 - 2018.12
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Improved patient flow within the clinic by effectively managing appointment scheduling and timely rooming of patients.
- Promoted a safe work environment by complying with infection control policies and procedures, including proper hand hygiene practices.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information by adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times during recordkeeping and communications.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Completed EKGs, spirometry and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Collect lab specimens and prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Pending NCLEX Completion
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Delray Beach, FL12.2023
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL08.2020
National Certified Medical Assistant -
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.2014
Skills
- Creole/French Fluency
- CPR BLS
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Patient Assessment/ Patient Care
- Medication Administration/Phlebotomy
- Infection Control
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Acute Care
- Behavioral Health
- Computer literate-EMR/HEDIS Protocol
- Wound Management
Affiliations
- American Nephrology Nurses Association
- Medical Laboratory Observer
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern - Behavorial Health / Acute Care
HCA JFK North Medical Center
2022.12 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant /Neurological
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
2019.01 - 2022.11
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/ Internal Medicine
Med Florida Medical Centers
2014.02 - 2018.12
Associate Degree in Nursing - Pending NCLEX Completion
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
National Certified Medical Assistant -
Keiser University
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