Sherakita Ferrell
Southaven ,MS
Summary
Dedicated Ophthalmology Assistant at St. Jude Children's Hospital, skilled in performing diagnostic tests and supporting procedures. Demonstrated leadership and communication abilities while efficiently managing patient scheduling and inquiries. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring patient comfort, contributing to a 100% satisfaction rate in patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmology Assistant
Stjude Children Hospital S
Memphis, TN
07.2021 - Current
- by performing preliminary eye exam and diagnostic test.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured equipment was sterilized and ready for use.
- Supported ophthalmologists during procedures by providing necessary instruments.
- Scheduling appointments, answering phones, updating medical records, managing consent for procedures.
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling efficiently.
- Acting as the main point of contact for patient inquiries, concerns and complaints, resolving issues or escalating them to appropriate staffs.
- Ensuring accurate data entry into clinical systems.
Patient Care Assistant
St Jude Children’s Hospital
Memphis, TN
07.2005 - 07.2020
- Assisted nursing staff in daily patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote a healing environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Certified Ophthalmology Assistant
Independence Study Course
CNA -
Grenada Shcool of Shcool of Nursing
Grenada, MSSkills
- Able to function in any setting
- Leadership abilities
- Communication skill
- Have ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
- Take great pride in the work
Certification
Certified nursing assistant
Certified ophthalmology assistant
Timeline
Ophthalmology Assistant
Stjude Children Hospital S
07.2021 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
St Jude Children’s Hospital
07.2005 - 07.2020
Certified Ophthalmology Assistant
Independence Study Course
CNA -
Grenada Shcool of Shcool of Nursing