Sonya Everhart Walton
Columbus,GA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Vitalink Health Care Agency, demonstrating strong communication skills and critical thinking capacity. Excelled in patient advocacy and support, significantly enhancing patient recovery processes. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and HIPAA compliance, ensuring high-quality care and patient dignity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Vitalink Health Care Agency
11.2024 - Current
- Built trusting relationships with patients and families, fostering a supportive atmosphere for recovery.
- Supported patients during physical therapy sessions, providing encouragement and motivation for continued progress.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Educated patients on proper use of assistive devices, reducing the risk of injury or further complications.
Rehabilitation Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of PC
02.2018 - 12.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alliance Health Care Services
04.2013 - 02.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Medical Assistant Intern
Acute Care Express
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately recording vital signs and communicating findings to the medical team.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations in all communications and documentation processes.
- Supported optimal patient care by performing diagnostic tests under supervision, such as EKGs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Miller-Motte Technical College
1800 Box Rd. Columbus, GA 3190707-2014
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Critical thinking capacity
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medication administration
- Patient Advocacy and Support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing./Stat Medical Services, Inc.
Timeline
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Vitalink Health Care Agency
11.2024 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of PC
02.2018 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant Intern
Acute Care Express
03.2014 - 06.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alliance Health Care Services
04.2013 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Miller-Motte Technical College
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