Rickeasha Bowens
Charlotte
Summary
As a CNA I can bring compassion and respect. I'm reliable with a strong work ethic. I have lots of patience, and know how to take accountability for patient care as well as maintaining safety and professionalism. I communicate well, enjoy teamwork and can adapt quickly. Smiling and keeping a positive attitude is what I do very well.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Phlebotomist
Labcorp
04.2023 - Current
- Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary for all ages. Make sure to have the correct specimens upon collection, and ensure proper handling of the specimens. Collect specimens for paternity test, alcohol test, drug screens etc. Enter patient information in an accurate and timely manner. Process billing information and collect payments when required.
Medication Aide
Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 09.2024
- Making sure medication is correct, monitoring patient conditions, vital signs, documentation, ordering new medication as needed, and reporting any changes or conditions to the nurse.
CNA
Maxim Healthcare Services
06.2020 - 09.2024
- Performed post-mortem care, if needed
- Worked in a nursing home
- Took vital signs regularly
- Cleaned rooms
- Aided in lifting residents when necessary
- Recorded resident care
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Collect specimens, drug screening, biometrics, covid testing, and insurance exams
Med Tech/CNA
Willow Ridge
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains medical records under supervision of Nurse, verifies identity of patient receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on Mars. Document and count narcotics, order new prescriptions when needed, do safety checks on residents, and do cart audits.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Clinical Laboratory Services
12.2016 - 05.2020
- Drive to nursing homes in the North Carolina and South Carolina district obtain blood from the patients, spin and bag the blood properly, and drop it off to the distribution.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cypress of Charlotte
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' need
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by nursing staff
Medical Assistant Externship
Mecklenburg County Health Department
02.2016 - 01.2017
- 200 clinical hours
- Obtained and measured patient vital signs, charting patient information
- Escorted patients to the examination room
- Prepared examination room and assisted physician during medical examinations, including pregnancy tests
- Performed blood draws, fingers pricks, capillary sticks, and phlebotomy
- Collect specimens, including blood and urine
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Anns
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
Certified Nursing Assistant/Med Aide
Loretto Healthcare
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Documented and reported patient behavior, complaints, and physical symptoms to nursing staff.
- Monitored and assessed patients to identify symptoms necessitating medical intervention, including bruises, open wounds, or hematuria.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
- Administering medication to patients daily in long term care and rehab in a nursing facility. Also monitoring patients vital signs and reporting any changes.
Senior Residential Counselor
Liberty Resource
04.2008 - 05.2011
- Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursecore
12.2004 - 08.2010
- Applied clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician
- Administered bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
Medical Assistant
Upstate pediatric
03.1999 - 06.2004
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, talk with patients and record their medical history.
- Measure patients' vital signs, such as their blood pressure and weight.
- Assist physicians with patient examinations.
- Administer patients injections or medications as directed by physicians
CNA
Jewish Home
10.1999 - 12.2001
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Documented patient progress and care details accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisted in mobility support, ensuring patient safety during transfers and ambulation.
Education
Diploma - Medical
Brightwood College
Charlotte, NC09.2016
Skills
- Phlebotomy (20 years)
- Patient Care (20 years)
- Pediatrics (20 years)
- Scheduling
- Injections
- EKG
- Vital Signs Experience
- Phlebotomist
- Venipuncture
- Caregiving
- Senior Care
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR Certification
- Certified Medication Aide
Additional Information
- - Front office skills - Phlebotomy, venipuncture, and - Sample and specimen collection
- - Obtain vital signs capillary sticks - Electronic Medical Record
- - Patient charting - OSHA (EMR)
- - Aspirating Needles - Ordering lab and diagnostic - Basic billing and ICD-10 coding
- - Prepare and administer tests - Medical terminology
- Injections - Assist during minor office - Glucometers
- - Knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs
Timeline
Float Phlebotomist
Labcorp
04.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
08.2022 - 04.2023
Medication Aide
Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 09.2024
CNA
Maxim Healthcare Services
06.2020 - 09.2024
Med Tech/CNA
Willow Ridge
05.2020 - 12.2021
Mobile Phlebotomist
Clinical Laboratory Services
12.2016 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cypress of Charlotte
02.2016 - 05.2017
Medical Assistant Externship
Mecklenburg County Health Department
02.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Anns
10.2013 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant/Med Aide
Loretto Healthcare
05.2011 - 10.2013
Senior Residential Counselor
Liberty Resource
04.2008 - 05.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursecore
12.2004 - 08.2010
CNA
Jewish Home
10.1999 - 12.2001
Medical Assistant
Upstate pediatric
03.1999 - 06.2004
Diploma - Medical
Brightwood College