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Starr Meadows

500 Rockbrook Dr Unit 95 Lewisville,TX

Summary

Dynamic and dependable healthcare professional with extensive experience at Resolute Baptist Hospital, adept in phlebotomy and diffusing stressful situations. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to continuous learning. Proven track record in improving patient care through critical thinking and effective team management. Excelled in patient education and achieved notable patient satisfaction rates.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCA / Unit Secretary

Resoulte Baptist Hospital
06.2022 - Current
  •  Documented vital signs for to determine required nursing care for promoting patient well being such as  blood pressure, pulse/respiration rate, pain levels, oxygen saturation, temperature, weight, head circumference, and level of consciousness
  • Administering bilirubin lab test and phototherapy depending on results
  •  Helped physicians with circumcision procedures
  • Helped mothers cultivate a breastfeeding relationship, bathed infants, and dispensed antibiotics/ pain medication with the supervised vision of an Rn
  •  Communicated with physicians and RN
  • Maintained confidentiality by entering patient information into a secure charting database
  • Insert and discharge foleys and IVs when instructed
  • Educated new parents on physically and emotionally caring for newborns after giving birth.
  • Administer and check glucose
  • Teach new mothers about infant development, nutrition, sleep patterns, and other parenting-related topics
  • Monitor mothers' physical health during postpartum care, including assessing vaginal bleeding, uterine contraction, temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure
  • Checked caesarian incisions and recognized medical complications through in-depth knowledge of obstetrics.
  • Measured reproductive system adaptations concerning involution/exfoliation of the uterus, experienced pelvic pain, changes in the cervix, and prolactin levels
  •  Observe newborns for signs of illness, changes in behavior, and difficulty breathing

PCA

Resoulte Baptist Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Perform initial patient assessments and work with physicians and RNs to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients of all ages; manage an average caseload of 20 patients
  • Document the patient’s medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic and physical medical charts
  • Under a supervised RN or physician help remove sutures, administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, and test glucose levels. Perform venipuncture, and provide wound care.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and self-management.
  • Provide comprehensive instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge and drive recovery goals
  • Performed sterile dressing changes for surgical incisions, documenting wound appearance and healing progress
  • Collaborated with physicians and healthcare professionals to create individualized care plans and coordinate patient care
  • Help set up and administer medical equipment operation, such as cardiac telemetry monitors, ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, suction machines, bladder scanners, EKG, and medication pumps
  • Perform basic administrative duties including printing, copying, and filing patient records and answering phones
  • Placing Condom Cath, Purewicks, Catheters, and Foleys on patients
  • Record and document intake and output
  • Provide CHG bathing before surgical procedures

Medical Assistant

Aquarius Pediatrics
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Prepares patients for examination and treatment, including taking histories and vital signs
  • Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments; prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization; performs terminal cleaning of exam rooms
  • Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures including venipuncture, techniques using standard equipment including vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles
  • Assists with diagnostic tests, treatments, and referrals
  • Maintains patient files, records, and other information
  • Check charts for lab and X-ray reports and sorts for review by Provider
  • Draws and process blood, finger sticks, and venous collections; centrifuges, labels, and stores blood samples for subsequent analysis by Clinical Laboratory staff
  • Administers prescribed medications including routine immunizations, therapeutic injections and inhalation medications via nebulizer under the direction of a provider
  • Documents in vaccine, laboratory, and medication inventory logs, logs of refrigerator and freezer temps as required
  • Assists with billing duties, including entering charges and diagnoses, and following up with providers on incomplete information
  • Creating a welcoming and positive environment at the pediatric facility
  • Scheduling follow-up appointments, procedures, and tests
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the facility
  • Stocking and sterilizing examination rooms between patients
  • Explaining tests and procedures to young patients and their families in a reassuring way
  • Knowledge of standard healthcare practices and medical terminology
  • Multitask and follow instructions given by healthcare professionals
  • Phone consultation with clients regarding test results, health concerns, and calling in prescriptions with pharmacies
  • Faxing and scanning over important documents/referrals
  • Updating immunization records
  • Understanding VFC vs Private Insurance
  • Draw and administer vaccines/identify lot number per patient insurance

CNA

Private Duty- Home Health Aide
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Enables patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families
  • Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands
  • Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
  • Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
  • Prioritize workload to meet productivity standards and applicable deadlines
  • Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations with internal and external customers
  • Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor
  • Report to work on time and prepared to perform duties of position
  • Maintain communication with physicians, family members, and other agency personnel to plan for and provide the patients’ needs adequately
  • Pull, push, and or lift 15-20 pounds daily. Pull/push 125-200 pounds regularly. Pulls/push 200 or more pounds regularly
  • Solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking
  • Performing basic health care services for patients, including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication
  • Helping patients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and other daily tasks

Event Manager

The Rush Fun Park
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
  • Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
  • Trains, supervises, and works with event staff, to solicit and book banquet and catering functions, as well as the planning, merchandising and execution of the functions
  • Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas
  • Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives
  • Administers all phases of the event department, including but not limited to sales, planning, marketing, servicing, and administrative procedures
  • Experienced in Store Management- Opening and Closing the business, counting cash, and balancing the cash bags
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Work with the School Districts and Non-Profit Organizations promoting our fundraising give-back programs
  • Experience and oversaw over 900 hundred parties
  • Attendance in Management meetings to discuss business updates, issues, and recommendations
  • Using schedule systems to book events and manage staffing

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Baptist School of Health Professionals
San Antonio
08-2024

Esthetician - Esthiology

American Laser & Aesthetics Institute
Babcock Rd, San Antonio
11-2022

Skills

  • Highly dependable

  • Very coachable and Continuous learner

  • Detailed-oriented and aleways displays a positive attitud

  • Phlebotomy

  • Diffusing stressful situations

  • Glasgow Coma Scale

  • Obtaining and interpreting Lead EKG

  • Multitasking

  • Patient and family education

  • Critical thinking and Problem-solving

  • Wound care

  • GI feeding and tubes

  • Infection Control

  • Observation skills

  • Catheterization

  • Tracheostomy care

  • Immunization proficiency

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Organizational skills

  • Collaboration

  • Team Management

  • Basic Math

  • Problem-Solving

Certification

BLS American Heart Association August 2023

Still current - Renewed date August 2025


CPI Verbal Intervention Hospital December 2023

Still current- Renewed date December 2025



PHLEBOTOMY National Registry of Allied Health Professionals January 2022

Still current


Certified Nursing Assistant Center of Excellence Training December 2020

Still current - due to current work


Timeline

PCA / Unit Secretary

Resoulte Baptist Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

Aquarius Pediatrics
01.2022 - 03.2022

PCA

Resoulte Baptist Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2022

CNA

Private Duty- Home Health Aide
01.2021 - 06.2021

Event Manager

The Rush Fun Park
08.2018 - 12.2020

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Baptist School of Health Professionals

Esthetician - Esthiology

American Laser & Aesthetics Institute

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