Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge
07.2023 - Current
Answers signal lights and bells to determine resident needs
Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care
Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding
Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas
Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed
Assists resident with ambulation for short distance in facility
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed
Performs other tasks as assigned
Documentation on flow sheets as directed
Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident’s plans of care
Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures
Reports to Charge Nurse or designee on progress/lack of progress in achieving restorative goals
Medical Assistant
Forefront Dermatology
10.2022 - 07.2023
Accompanied the dermatologist in the room and promoted a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists
Roomed patients and documented all vital information
Scribed information for the dermatologist
Provided post op wound care to patients
Drew blood and performed suture removal
Administered injections
Cleaned and stocked the exam rooms prior and post visit
Scheduled patient appointments
Assisted the dermatologist with surgical procedures
Took surgical photographs
Cleaner/Helper
NYC Transit Authority
10.2021 - 10.2022
Cleaned, swept and washed buses, depots, garages, shops and other MaBSTOA facilities
Moved refuse containers, pallets and other items using forklifts
Operate powered/vehicle sweepers and performed related work
Medical Biller and Coder
The Street Consulting Group
07.2021 - 10.2021
Prepared and submitted billing and medical claims to insurance companies
Answered questions from patients and Insurance companies
Updated demographic and financial information in the billing system
Prepared bills and invoices, and document amounts due for medical procedures and services
Collected credit card payments via the phone
Investigated and appeal denied claims
Interacted with third-party payers for eligibility verification
Assisted patients establish payment plans
Followed and reported the status of the delinquent account
Other duties as assigned
Medical Secretary
University Physicians of Brooklyn at SUNY Downstate
06.2019 - 07.2021
Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel
Scheduled and rescheduled patient appointments
Increased office efficiency with thorough management of medical records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for all staff members
Conducted daily follow up on voicemails
Participated in department meetings
Checked patient insurance eligibility and keep charts updated
Facilitated new patient prescriptions, refills and prescription pre-authorizations
Obtained referrals and notes from outside physicians
Expedited prescription refills for patients using electronic prescriptions systems while adhering to applicable regulations
Obtained insurance prior authorizations if required for procedures
Provided administrative support during audits or inspections, ensuring efficient retrieval of required documents showcasing compliance with regulatory standards.
Scheduled patients for outpatient procedures and clinic follow ups for five individual doctors and their residents
Reviewed patient bills for accuracy and completeness, and obtaining any missing information
Called insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary
Answered all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts
Answered high volume phones and triage calls while delivering outstanding customer service
Submitted PT/OT/ST staffing requests
Acted as liaison between HHAs and clinicians for patient scheduling and care coordination
Managed home health agency contracts, clinician credentials, and patient forms (NOMNC, OASIS)
Submitted billing and invoicing via Quickbooks
Performed collections duties on past due accounts
Maintained patient confidentiality by complying with HIPAA regulations
Data Entry Operator
Kelly Services
11.2013 - 01.2015
Analyzed data and updated archives against client records
Ran reports, manipulated raw data, and built databases of inventory using Access, Safe Keeper Plus and ESearch
Conducted internal audits of accounts and reported results to supervisor
Data Entry Operator
Lutheran Medical Center
01.2012 - 08.2013
Coordinated weekly raw data and CTR forms collection
Determined Medicare and private insurance verification
Mined data from electronic medical records and enter into on-line reporting database
Worked as part of a Joint Commission approved team of medical professionals to ensure quality patient care and staff safety in a clinical setting as well as the shelter system
Maintained patient confidentiality by complying with HIPAA regulations
Education
LPN - Nursing
Hondros College
Bingham Farms, MI
09-2025
Nursing Pre-Requisites - General Studies
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
01-2017
Diploma -
Owosso High School
Owosso, MI
05.2004
Skills
Time management
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Compassion and empathy
Bathing assistance
Attention to detail
Anatomy Knowledge
Experience Administering Injections
Customer Service (10 years)
End-of-life care
HIPAA (10 years)
EMR (5 years)
Office Management (3 years)
Medical Billing
Critical thinking
Medical Terminology (10 years)
Emergency response
Medical Office Experience (10 years)
Flexibility and adaptability
Insurance Verification
Patient advocacy
Cultural sensitivity
Data Entry (10 years)
Infection control practices
Specimen collection
Certification
Certified Nurse Aide, State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, exp. 09/25/2025
Basic Life Support - Provider CPR and AED, American Heart Association, exp. 08/2026
Languages
English - Expert
Additional Information
SOFTWARE SKILLS Mac and Windows (Word, Excel), Zoho CRM, Quickbooks, Outlook Express, Electronic Medical Records, eShare, Fasternotes, Note-e-Fied, HIVQUAL, eSolutions, DeVero, Athena, Eagle
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge
07.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Forefront Dermatology
10.2022 - 07.2023
Cleaner/Helper
NYC Transit Authority
10.2021 - 10.2022
Medical Biller and Coder
The Street Consulting Group
07.2021 - 10.2021
Medical Secretary
University Physicians of Brooklyn at SUNY Downstate