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Thelma Nicole Hicks

Princeton,WV

Summary

Professional and fast-learning nursing student with 13 years as a medial assistant in a fast paced work environment. Looking for a full time position as a professional registered nurse that allows me to utilize and build upon the skills I have learned in nursing school.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Nurse Extern

Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley, WV
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with patient admission process, including obtaining vital signs and medical history.
  • Performed basic nursing skills such as taking blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration.
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients by following infection control protocols.
  • Provided direct care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
  • Practiced effective time management while prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
  • Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.

Medical Assistant

Bluefield Gastroenterology
Princeton, WV
04.2011 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
  • Monitored vital signs of post procedural patients throughout their stay at the endoscopy center.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
  • Prior authorizations of testing and medications.

Education

Nursing

West Virginia Junior College - Charleston
Charleston, WV
11-2024

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

National Business College
Princeton WV
02-2011

Skills

  • Care plan implementation
  • Compassionate Care
  • Disease Prevention
  • Health Promotion
  • Patient Assessment
  • Vital signs
  • Physician Collaboration
  • Medication Administration
  • Starting and managing IVs

Timeline

Student Nurse Extern

Raleigh General Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Bluefield Gastroenterology
04.2011 - Current

Nursing

West Virginia Junior College - Charleston

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

National Business College

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