Shawanna Francis
New York,NY
Summary
As a PCA / Medical Assistant , I have gained extensive experience in providing personal care services to patients. I am skilled in monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities. Additionally, I have experience in managing patient records and communicating with healthcare professionals. My strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure make me an ideal candidate for this position.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
New York, NY
06.2010 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Medical Assistant /Volunteer
Dr. Vizel-Schwartz
New York, NY
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and treatments.
- Provided administrative support to medical staff, including scheduling appointments and maintaining records.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and hemoglobin testing.
- Prepared patients for examination by taking vital signs and collecting patient history.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
The Allen School
188 Montague Street09.2009
High School Diploma -
Norman Thomas H.S
333 33Rd Street06.2000
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Basic Nursing Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Infection Control Standards
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Patient Services
- Healthcare Expertise
- Float Pool
Timeline
PCA
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
06.2010 - Current
Medical Assistant /Volunteer
Dr. Vizel-Schwartz
10.2009 - 06.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
The Allen School
High School Diploma -
Norman Thomas H.S
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