Velvalean Gray
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Experienced healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated professional.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
Indianapolis, IN
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Medical Assistant
Community Hospital East
Indianapolis, IN
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurses and More
Indianapolis, IN
05.2009 - 09.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community North Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Pediatric Health Management
Gary, Indiana
05.2000 - 06.2009
- Performed patient histories, vital signs, and medical screenings.
- Administered vaccines, injections, and other treatments as directed by physicians.
- Assisted in the examination room with basic clinical tasks such as taking temperatures and blood pressures.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for patients and follow-up visits.
- Collected laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Obtained authorization from insurance companies for requested services or medications.
- Ordered medical supplies, equipment, and medications as needed.
- Answered phone calls from patients to answer questions or address concerns related to their care.
- Conducted routine office administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or completing forms on behalf of patients.
- Greeted incoming patients upon arrival at the practice and verified demographic information prior to their appointment.
- Prepared treatment rooms before each patient visit by stocking them with necessary supplies and instruments.
- Helped maintain a clean environment throughout the facility by cleaning exam rooms between patients or restocking supplies when needed.
- Provided assistance to physicians during exams or treatments as required.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Escorted patients from the waiting area into an exam room at the start of their appointment.
- Ensured that all medical charts were complete prior to each patient's visit.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Office Assistance
Medcerts
05-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
National College
Indianapolis, IN05-2011
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Gary, Indiana06-1989
Skills
- Condition Monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Indirect Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Direct Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Relations
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Collecting specimens
- Transporting patients
- Patient Lifting
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient Management
- Activity Coordination
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Quick problem solver
- Outpatient Care
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Performing patient intakes
- Adaptable
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Able to lift [Number] pounds
- Helping with medication
- Catheter change and preparation
- Activity Planning
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Community Hospital East
06.2021 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community North Hospital
10.2018 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurses and More
05.2009 - 09.2022
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Pediatric Health Management
05.2000 - 06.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Office Assistance
Medcerts
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
National College
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
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