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Valerie Masongsong

Valerie Masongsong

Certified Nursing Assistant
Henderson,NV
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Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Clipboard Health
10.2022 - Current
  • Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care and short term care.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.

CNA

Mountain View Care Center Skilled Nursing
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care

CNA Student

Highland Manor Nursing Home
Mesquite, NV
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Collaborated and shadowed multidisciplinary team members to plan, manage and assess treatments in care units.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor

Patient Care Coordinator

ASPN Pharmacies
Las Vegas, NV
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Knowledge of and Familiarity with benefit investigations, rejection codes, and billing terminology
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times according to company policy
  • Processed New referrals as needed
  • Answered over 250 calls per shift to respond to patient requests and needs.
  • Worked with patients and families to develop future plans and discuss care actions.
  • Receive and effectively route program referrals and prescriptions
  • Communicate with internal contacts, manufacturers, insurance companies, pharmacies and patients to achieve program goals
  • Establish effective rapport with other employees, clients, physicians, and pharmacies

Patient Care Coordinator

Hudec Dental
Canton, OH
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Completed more then 10 referral requests each day for different dental procedures. Submitted Prior-Authorizations for different procedure codes
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times according to company policy
  • Followed up with insurances in regards to different referrals that were previously submitted and provided correct documentation to get approval.
  • Loaded breakdowns of charts between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
  • Answered inquiries and addressed resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to ensure client satisfaction
  • Overseen inventory
  • Made sure schedule was filled for slow days
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened/sanitized treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
  • Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
  • Notified and reminded clients of appointments.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant

College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Everest College, Henderson, NV
05.2013

Skills

  • Insurance Knowledge
  • CPR Certified w/ AHA
  • Patient Care
  • Multi-Line Telephone Operations
  • Dental terminology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient-focused care
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Bathing
  • Adaptable
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Respiratory Equipment Training

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

CNA - Clipboard Health
10.2022 - Current
CNA - Mountain View Care Center Skilled Nursing
08.2021 - 10.2022
CNA Student - Highland Manor Nursing Home
05.2021 - 07.2021
Patient Care Coordinator - ASPN Pharmacies
07.2020 - 11.2020
Patient Care Coordinator - Hudec Dental
08.2018 - 07.2019
College of Southern Nevada - Some College (No Degree), Certified Nursing Assistant
Everest College - Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
Valerie MasongsongCertified Nursing Assistant