Toni Mackrides
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role with strong background in patient care and clinical procedures. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and supporting medical teams in fast-paced environments. Focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable and compassionate with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern III
Lehigh Valley Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during difficult times, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.
- Enhanced communication between interdisciplinary teams for better patient outcomes.
- Supported nursing staff during emergency situations, contributing to timely and effective patient care.
Preceptor
Lehigh Valley Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Oversaw work of trainees to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Incorporated diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities for success.
- Completed consistent rounds at beginning and end of shifts to effectively hand off patients to incoming support.
- Oriented new staff to facility and policies governing nursing staff and patient care.
- Determined readiness of each Patient Technical partner to take on additional responsibility and work independently based on multi-factor analyses.
Patient Care Provider
Lehigh Valley Hospital
11.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery rates by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting any concerns to the medical team.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining clean, organized treatment areas.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during their hospital stay.
- Continuously advanced professional knowledge through participation in training programs, workshops, and seminars related to patient care provision best practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating various medical equipment used for monitoring and treating patients throughout the course of their care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues, participating in regular staff meetings, and sharing best practices for patient care.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering empathy, listening actively, and addressing their needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Medical Assistant
Patient First
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
- Streamlined patient check-in process, reducing administrative burden for medical staff.
Waitress
West End
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Typist
Family Abstract
06.2001 - 10.2005
- Increased typing accuracy by implementing proofreading and editing techniques.
- Expedited data entry tasks with efficient typing speed and accuracy.
- Typed official correspondence and reports from handwritten notes and other information sources.
- Managed sensitive information by maintaining strict confidentiality, supporting the integrity of the organization.
- Provided support during peak periods while maintaining high-quality output under pressure.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time, ensuring high-quality work.
- Organized and maintained precise confidential personnel files.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA04.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Reading, PA04-2025
Diploma - Computer Applications Specialist
Lansdale School of Business
Lansdale, PA06-1996
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Nursing team support
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Nurse Extern III
Lehigh Valley Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Patient First
12.2020 - 01.2021
Preceptor
Lehigh Valley Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Patient Care Provider
Lehigh Valley Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Waitress
West End
11.2018 - 11.2019
Typist
Family Abstract
06.2001 - 10.2005
No Degree - General Studies
Montgomery County Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Diploma - Computer Applications Specialist
Lansdale School of Business
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