Ricki Darden
Ararat,NC
Summary
Focused medical professional motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering extensive background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing, and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Regional Hospital
Mount Airy, NC
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Patient Care Technician
Winn Army Community Hospital
Hinesville, GA
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Walnut Ridge Assisted Living
Walnut Cove, NC
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Clinical Medical Assisting
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Course
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC01-2014
Skills
- Lab specimen collection
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care Coordination
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Sterilization procedures
- HIPAA Compliance
- Immunization Administration
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Patient-focused
- Data Entry
- Procedure Assistance
- Valid NC driver's license
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Adaptable
- Catheter change and preparation
- Preparing specimens and samples
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Advanced anatomy knowledge
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
Certification
NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Certification Number: X3A5M3K2
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Regional Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Winn Army Community Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Walnut Ridge Assisted Living
01.2014 - 06.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Clinical Medical Assisting
Surry Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Course
Forsyth Technical Community College
NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Certification Number: X3A5M3K2
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