Rebecca Adam
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented nursing student with a solid foundation in patient care and clinical judgment. Proven ability to monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and educate patients on health management. Eager to leverage skills in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
Bradley Medical Center
Cleveland, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and managing daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Provided support in administering medications under the supervision of registered nurses.
Patient Care Technician, Unit Clerk
Bradley Medical Center
Cleveland, TN
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and independence.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, ensuring a safe environment.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure smooth operations within the nursing unit.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for data entry, retrieval, and updating of patient information.
- Facilitated communication between medical personnel, patients, and families to enhance care delivery experience.
Certified Medical Assistant
Tennova Neurology
Cleveland, TN
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in patient intake and medical history documentation to streamline office workflow.
- Managed scheduling of appointments, ensuring efficient use of physician time and resources.
- Administered medications and performed basic laboratory tests with precision and care.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up procedures to enhance compliance.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Certified Medical Assistant
CHI Family Practice
Ooltewah, TN
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare team to improve patient experience and quality of care delivery.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality standards were met.
- Conducted routine diagnostic tests, obtaining high-quality results for physician review and diagnosis.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Homemaker
Homemaker Self
Cleveland, TN
03.2009 - 02.2022
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Performed detailed cleaning tasks including dusting, vacuuming, and mopping to ensure high standards of hygiene.
- Developed and maintained daily schedules for children, enhancing time management skills.
- Implemented educational activities to foster learning and development at home.
- Managed household budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for family needs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance, promoting resilience and coping strategies in children.
- Oversaw meal planning and preparation, focusing on nutrition and dietary needs of family members.
- Mentored children in conflict resolution, enhancing their interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN05-2026
No Degree - Certified Medical Assistant
Academy of Allied Health
Chattanooga, TN02-2022
High School Diploma -
Walker Valley High School
Cleveland, TN05-2006
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Feeding assistance
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Electronic charting
- Nursing team support
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Bradley Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Unit Clerk
Bradley Medical Center
06.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Tennova Neurology
01.2023 - 06.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
CHI Family Practice
02.2022 - 12.2022
Homemaker
Homemaker Self
03.2009 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
No Degree - Certified Medical Assistant
Academy of Allied Health
High School Diploma -
Walker Valley High School