Tara Strong
Toledo,OH
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Positive and upbeat with excellent listening and communication tools. Cheerful during patient and public interactions, improving care and trust for medical staff.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Direct Support Professional
Sunshine Communities
05.2023 - Current
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matters.
- Administered medication as directed by nurses.
- Assisted over 20 patients in achieving personal goals by developing customized action plans based on their unique strengths and preferences.
- Monitored clients up to 10 patients concurrently to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure, and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Oversaw daily operations at residential facilities, ensuring clean and safe living environments for all clients served.
- Managed complex behavioral situations calmly and respectfully, implementing behavior modification techniques as needed.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Licensed Certified Nurse Assistant
Immanuel Campus Of Care
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships. Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Medical Assistant
Adultcare -Home Health Care
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Liaised daily with over 50 patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests; questions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physicians in interpreting results.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Medical Assistant
Alta Dermatology Group
09.2005 - 09.2008
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens for skin cancer patients.
- Assisted in biopsies.
- Prepared biopsies to send to pathology department.
- Completed required forms for biopsies submitted to pathology lab.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environment.
- Wrote out prescriptions for doctors signature.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Suture removal
- Assisted in wound care
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Completed clinical procedures and. gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Star Canyon School Of Nursing
Phoenix, United States06.2022
Associate of Arts - Dermatology
International Institute of The Americas
Phoenix, AZ06.2005
Skills
- Self-Directed, Organized
- Flexible and Adaptable
- CPR/ First Aide Certified
- Wound Care Specialist
- Support And Assisting With Physical Exams
- Specimen Collection
- Critical And Quick Thinking - Emergency Procedures Understanding
- Computer Skills-
- Patient Scheduling
- Prioritizing Stat Orders
- Therapeutic Procedures
Additional Information
Esthetician School Candidate - Seeking Enrollment @ a TBD School
Enrolled In Private Computer Skills Training- Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC
Avid Kickboxer
Curious & Consummate Learner
Timeline
Senior Direct Support Professional
Sunshine Communities
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Certified Nurse Assistant
Immanuel Campus Of Care
03.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Adultcare -Home Health Care
01.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant
Alta Dermatology Group
09.2005 - 09.2008
Medical Assistant Certification - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Star Canyon School Of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Dermatology
International Institute of The Americas
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