Spencer Cross
Indio,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
STGi
Palm Desert, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Medical Assistant
Roland Reinhart MD
Palm Desert, CA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin AFB, Florida
05.2014 - 08.2021
- Supervisor for clinic section, overseeing the performance of 20 technicians, assured patient care was being performed safely and efficiently while maintaining schedules and directing care
- Subject matter expert in patient care and appointment scheduling with emphasis on training
- COVID-19 Team lead, oversaw schedule of care for up to 50 patients in a 4 hour timeframe, including medication reconciliation, and coordinating follow up care
- Critical Care Technician, daily duties included monitoring heart rhythms and vital signs, assisting with invasive procedures
- Placed in charge of Code Blue response program and equipment management
- Oversaw shift as shift leader for both nurses and other technicians
- Promoted to Staff Sergeant in 2017, managed and mentored 3 peers, involving training, yearly performance reviews and career guidance
- Given NCO of the Quarter Award for Calendar Year 2018 Quarter 1
- Medical Technician daily duties involved, obtaining patient histories, scheduling appointments and relaying provider messages to patients
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Services
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL09.2017
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Tracking Symptoms
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- Outpatient Care
- ADL Assistance
- Health Education
Timeline
LVN
STGi
11.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Roland Reinhart MD
01.2022 - 06.2022
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2014 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
College of The Desert
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Services
Community College of The Air Force
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