Rebecca Western
Registered Nurse
Tipton,CA
Summary
Ambitious Student Technician with extensive experience in patient care and nursing functions. Strong communication skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
1
1
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Nurse Technician
Jackson County Memorial Hospital
Altus, OK
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and output information.
- Interviewed 2 patients per shift to obtain medical information, including current symptoms and medical histories.
- Administered medication according to each patient's medical charts and recorded vitals such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Interpreted Lab results.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Medical Assistant
Mercy Health Clinics
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2012 - 02.2015
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Equipment disinfection
Ambulating
Patient Assessments
Charting
Wrap and bandage changing
Patient care
Inpatient care
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Companionship and emotional support
Chronic disease management
Direct Patient Care
Measuring bodily fluids
Recording vital signs
Patient-focused care
Additional Information
Over 12 years of experience in the medical field as a Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT-Basic, Medical Assistant, Unit/Ward Secretary, and Patient Registrar. Certifications are currently expired and replaced with a nursing degree. Current Basic Life Support Certification.
Timeline
Student Nurse Technician
Jackson County Memorial Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant
Mercy Health Clinics
10.2012 - 02.2015