Shekinna Odom

Patient care team support, long-term care patient care monitor CCU step down I see you step down EKG tech , general office management

• Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
• Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
• Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
• Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
• Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
• Assisted with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
• Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer procedures of patients according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
• Organized paperwork related to patient records such as lab results or physician orders prior to filing it away.
• Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
• Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
• Educated new hires on policies and procedures related to the nursing assistant role within the facility.
• Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
• Participated in team meetings with other healthcare professionals about individual patient plans of care.
• Utilized appropriate body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients from one area to another.
• Cleaned up spills quickly using proper safety precautions while wearing protective gear when necessary.
• Observed universal precautions at all times when handling infectious materials or bodily fluids.
• Initiated conversations with families about end-of-life decisions if indicated by physicians' orders.
• Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
• Delivered high level of care to every patient.
• Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.

• Answered and screened incoming calls for the secretary.
• Organized and maintained filing systems, both paper and electronic.
• Scheduled appointments and meetings for the secretary.
• Prepared documents such as letters, memos, reports, spreadsheets, presentations. using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Took minutes during meetings.
• Coordinated travel arrangements for the secretary's business trips.
• Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
• Processed invoices and other financial records.
• Ordered office supplies when needed.
• Managed mail distribution within the department; opened, sorted, and distributed mail to the appropriate personnel.
• Assisted with special projects assigned by the secretary or management team members.
• Exercised administrative skills to perform technical or specialized office support work.