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Rochelle R Tydus

Douglasville,GA

Summary

I am a dependable person who is great at time management. A friendly nature and have the ability to communicate clearly. Compassionate with background supporting direct patient care. Friendly and upbeat professional proficient in medical terminology and EMR system updates. Proactively assesses and adapts to changing priorities and demanding workloads.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA/Advanced CMA

Grady
Atlanta, GA
07.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities
  • Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs
  • Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of registered nurses
  • Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs
  • Changed bed linen regularly to help prevent skin irritation
  • Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care
  • Handled non-medical patient care activities and provided laundry and meal assistance
  • Offered support, companionship and stimulation with conversation and recreation
  • Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff
  • Promoted independence while assisting with personal hygiene needs
  • Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every 2 hours
  • Transported patients using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds
  • Examined patients for bruises, wounds and symptoms indicating medical needs
  • Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergencies
  • Exercised patients with restricted mobility to prevent muscle atrophy
  • Measured vital signs and updated chart with current information
  • Served meals and assisted with self-feeding or directly fed individuals

Patient Care Technician

Emory Healthcare
Decatur, Georgia
12.2014 - 07.2022
  • Supports healthcare staffs, like doctors, nurses, and others medical personnel, in caring for patients with physical and/or mental issues
  • Blood drawing
  • Vitals, EKG's, Injections
  • Patient charting in Medical records
  • Assisted patients with bathing and feeding for personal health and wellbeing
  • Collected specimens using proper aseptic techniques
  • Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs
  • Assisted with mobility by turning, positioning and ambulating patients
  • Helped stabilize and treat patients during emergency situations
  • Transported patients using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds
  • Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every 2 hours
  • Administered treatments, managed catheters and cleaned patients under direction of clinical staff
  • Maintained accuracy and confidentiality through proper chart management in EMR system
  • Prepared blood draw and collection instruments and equipment in sterile environment
  • Helped clinical staff with urgent diagnostic needs, prioritizing STAT tests
  • Greeted patients and escorted from waiting area to draw station
  • Collected, stored and prepared blood samples for laboratory testing per written specifications and established protocols
  • Gathered blood samples from patients for tests and transfusions

Unit Secretary

Emory Healthcare
12.2014 - 07.2022
  • I'm responsible for the coordination of clerical duties related to patient care
  • Keep Patients records and information organized in the computer system
  • EPIC software, communicate with doctors
  • Verify all new patients insurance
  • Patient education, contact customer and patients to follow up on their visit

Mental Health Technician

Willow Brook Health
Villa Rica, GA
01.2011 - 06.2015
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
  • Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
  • Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions with patients to provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of a mental health professional.
  • Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
  • Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
  • Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
  • Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
  • Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
  • Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
  • Accompanied patients to medical and counseling appointments.

CNA/Registered Medical Assistant

Cordova Pain management
Memphis, Tennessee
09.2005 - 10.2011
  • Prepared patients for treatments, visits and social activities
  • Changed bed linen regularly to help prevent skin irritation
  • Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff
  • Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs
  • Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans
  • Documented care actions, vitals and orders in company software
  • Recorded patient heart rate, pulse and blood pressure
  • Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life
  • Promoted independence while assisting with personal hygiene needs
  • Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs and other locations
  • Collected biological specimens from unit patients
  • Measured vital signs and updated chart with current information
  • Offered reminders to patients about medications, supplements and treatments
  • Replenished supplies and personal hygiene items in patient rooms
  • Transported patients using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds
  • Minimized infection risk to staff and patients by cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools
  • Examined patients for bruises, wounds and symptoms indicating medical needs
  • Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergencies
  • Kept patients comfortable with clean linens and well-stocked rooms
  • Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every 2 hours
  • Served meals and assisted with self-feeding or directly fed individuals
  • Assisted patients with limited mental and physical capacity in handling daily living tasks

Education

Georgia Medication Aid -

Allanta Health Solution
Atlanta, Ga
07.2023

Medical Assistant - Medical, chemistry

Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN
06.2005

CNA -

Atlanta Job Corps
Atlanta, ga
04.2004

High School Diploma -

Hamilton High School
01.2003

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Symptom documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Resident support
  • Daily living assistance
  • Emergency response
  • Records updating
  • Supply restocking
  • Good communication
  • Relationship building
  • Attention to detail
  • Internet research
  • Basic nursing care
  • Turning and transporting patients
  • Patient education
  • Data collection
  • Vitals documentation
  • Infection prevention
  • Room cleaning
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Monitoring patient conditions
  • ADL support
  • Information protection
  • Basic math abilities
  • Patient lifting
  • Vital sign recording
  • Family support and assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Strong communication
  • Admitting support
  • Problem-solving
  • Electronic charting
  • Activity planning
  • Self motivation

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Timeline

CNA/Advanced CMA

Grady
07.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Emory Healthcare
12.2014 - 07.2022

Unit Secretary

Emory Healthcare
12.2014 - 07.2022

Mental Health Technician

Willow Brook Health
01.2011 - 06.2015

CNA/Registered Medical Assistant

Cordova Pain management
09.2005 - 10.2011

Georgia Medication Aid -

Allanta Health Solution

Medical Assistant - Medical, chemistry

Concorde Career College

CNA -

Atlanta Job Corps

High School Diploma -

Hamilton High School

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