Scarlett Norwood
Iowa,USA
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities, hospital, clinical, ER and home health experiences. I have worked alone side very good nurses and physicians who have trusted me with various duties beyond my skill as a CNA /MA. I am very willing and able to further my skills if needed. I am willing and able to work in stressful situations and I strive to always be on time on task and willing to help in other areas as needed within my scope of skill and knowledge. Dedicated and empathetic
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Louisiana Veterans Home
Jennings, LA
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
CNA/MA
Allen Parish Hospital
Kinder, LA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Home Health CNA
Allen parish Home Health department
Kinder, LA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals in their home environment.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of the patient and reported it to the supervisor or case manager immediately.
- Reported any incidents or accidents that occur while providing care to the appropriate authority immediately.
- Helped with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a physician or therapist.
- Encouraged independence among clients while helping them maintain their dignity.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs such as shaving, brushing teeth and hair care.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
CNA
Allen parish community hospital(Acute-medsurge)
Kinder, LA
06.2014 - 01.2019
CNA
Kinder rehab and rehabilitation center
Kinder, LA
09.2013 - 01.2014
Education
Certification - CNA
Kinder Rehab N Rehabilitation Center
Kinder, LA09-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Ccma Certification
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LASkills
- CPI training
- AIDIT
- AED certified
- Adls
- Administered injections
- Medication clarifications
- Basic hygiene needs
- Collecting Specimens
- Condition Monitoring
- Physical therapy
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Patient Relations
- Patient-Focused Care
- Electronic Charting
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Infection Control Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Flow Management
- Data Entry
- Procedure Assistance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical Billing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Scheduling
- Stocking Supplies
- Vital Sign Monitors
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Communicating With Patient Families
- Family Education
- CPR
- Preparing Specimens and Samples
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Medical Procedures
- Electronic Medical Records
- EKG Set up and Monitoring
- Patient Toileting
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Compassionate
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Immunization Administration
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Clinical Applications
Certification
- CNA, #292109
- BLS/AED, 22415610399-CPR/AED, 06/03/2022-06/2024
- CPI Training, NCI29B10D8, 01/20/2022-01/20/2024
- NHA phlebotomy certification 2024
- NHA EKG certification 2024
- NHA CCMA 2024
References
- Terra Bailey,BSN,RN,Chief Nursing Officer Allen Parish Community Healthcare,(337)884-8742, / tbailey@allenhealth.net
- Jennifer Stanford, LPN, 951-742-3137 / Sanfordjen1979@gmail.com
- Deanne Daniels, LPN, 337-977-1730, / Daniels.deann@yahoo.com
- Alex Courville, MD (337)485-8186 / alexcourville@gmail.com
- Edward Ughovwa, MD 1(917)294-3465 / Eughovwa@cs.com
- Christy Richards, RN (337)396-2595 / Christyrichards15@gmail.com
- Bill Glaze, IT (337)580-8177 / bglaze@allenhealth.net
- Paul Slayter, RN (337)372-0755 / slammedic6@yahoo.com
Timeline
CNA
Louisiana Veterans Home
08.2023 - 09.2023
CNA/MA
Allen Parish Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
Home Health CNA
Allen parish Home Health department
01.2019 - 01.2022
CNA
Allen parish community hospital(Acute-medsurge)
06.2014 - 01.2019
CNA
Kinder rehab and rehabilitation center
09.2013 - 01.2014
Certification - CNA
Kinder Rehab N Rehabilitation Center
Some College (No Degree) - Ccma Certification
Sowela Technical Community College
- CNA, #292109
- BLS/AED, 22415610399-CPR/AED, 06/03/2022-06/2024
- CPI Training, NCI29B10D8, 01/20/2022-01/20/2024
- NHA phlebotomy certification 2024
- NHA EKG certification 2024
- NHA CCMA 2024
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