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Trudi Ann Harris

Flowery Branch,GA

Summary

Georgia -Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Technician bringing 15 years of experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Ambitious with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong learning skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education. Enthusiastic Certified Nursing Assistant/ Medication Technician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the health field and training. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.

Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized and efficient in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use.

Enthusiastic motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Secretary

Northside Hospital Forsyth
10.2022 - Current
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
  • Transferred callers to appropriate staff members for further assistance.
  • Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
  • Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Processed physician orders with precision, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
  • Enhanced communication between nursing staff and physicians by promptly relaying critical information.
  • Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
  • Consistently met deadlines when completing tasks such as filing documents or inputting data into the hospital''s system.
  • Charted vital signs and added telemetry strips to charts.

Unit Assistant

Northeast Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2023
  • Pleasantly interacted with patients, families, physicians and other personnel to create professional environment.
  • Adhered to strict set of rules and policies concerning patient confidentiality.
  • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Maintained strong education of medical terminology and information regarding medications.
  • Developed exemplary skills in negotiation, task prioritization and decision-making from working with various levels of personnel.
  • Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
  • Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.

Patient Care Technician/ Unit Secretary

Northside Hospital Duluth
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.

Medication Technician

Inspired Living
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
  • Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse
  • Kept accurate log of all requests for medical information and records
  • Accurately pulled patient records for upcoming appointments and procedures, typically within [Number]-hour period
  • Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes
  • Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
  • Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy
  • Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload

Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician

The Actors Fund Home
11.2014 - 08.2019
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Nurse informed of changes
  • Assessed healthcare needs and monitored effectiveness and progress plans to achieve desired outcomes

Nursing Assistant

Workman Circle rehabilitation
03.2011 - 01.2013
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine
  • Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking

Private Caregiver

Williams
08.2010 - 08.2011
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.

Medical Assistant

Dennis Johnson MD
01.2007 - 07.2009
  • Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
  • Monitored Urine test accuracy using quality controls

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
2024

High School Diploma -

Wharton High School
Tampa, FL
08.2003

CNA, CPCT - Nursing

Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY
06.2003

Skills

  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient-focused care
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient privacy
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Patient assessments
  • Medical Records Management
  • Conducting intakes
  • Data entry
  • Clinical Documentation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Logs Management
  • Topical Medication Application
  • First aid and safety
  • Team building
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Measuring bodily fluids
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Inpatient care
  • Observing responses
  • Organized
  • Customer service
  • Transporting patients
  • Medication Administration
  • Medication Management
  • Medication Stock Maintenance
  • Emergency care
  • State regulations knowledge
  • Supervision
  • Insulin Injection Administration
  • First Aid/CPR

Timeline

Unit Secretary

Northside Hospital Forsyth
10.2022 - Current

Unit Assistant

Northeast Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2023

Patient Care Technician/ Unit Secretary

Northside Hospital Duluth
08.2020 - 09.2021

Medication Technician

Inspired Living
12.2019 - 06.2020

Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician

The Actors Fund Home
11.2014 - 08.2019

Nursing Assistant

Workman Circle rehabilitation
03.2011 - 01.2013

Private Caregiver

Williams
08.2010 - 08.2011

Medical Assistant

Dennis Johnson MD
01.2007 - 07.2009

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gwinnett Technical College

High School Diploma -

Wharton High School

CNA, CPCT - Nursing

Westchester Community College
Trudi Ann Harris