Tarsha Walker
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated Certified Medical Assistant /Certified Nursing Assistant looking to join a dedicated team for part time weekend position as an CMA/CNA . With desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA /PCT
Intrastaff
Baltimore, MD
05.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Medical Assistant/CNA
Oakcrest Medical Center
Parkville, MD
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Demonstrate behavior consistent with mission,value focused patient goals.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective communication and working relationship's with employees,patients and their families.
- Documentation appropriately document in EMR system.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Of Maryland Medical System
Towson, MD
04.2005 - 12.2017
- 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.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Perform Phlebotomy procedures.
- Understand the use of the Epic or EMR system for documentation.
- Communicate with patients , families and staff under values of policy core values .
- Use verbal interpersonal skills while collaborating with other team members for positive work environment.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nursing
CCBC
Essex, MDSkills
- Medical Terminology Billing and Coding
- Patient Documentation
- Patient Scheduling
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Patient-Focused Care
- Phlebotomy
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Clinical Applications
- Inventory and Supply Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Lab Equipment Setup
- EMR ,EPIC computer system documentation
- Compassion and Empathy
- Direct Patient Care
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Light Housekeeping
- Infectious disease control
- Wound Care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant A00035522 expiration April 2025
- Certified Medical Assistant N5W5P4L8 expiration of April 2025
- CPR expiration of OCTOBER 2025
Timeline
CNA /PCT
Intrastaff
05.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant/CNA
Oakcrest Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Of Maryland Medical System
04.2005 - 12.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nursing
CCBC
- Certified Nursing Assistant A00035522 expiration April 2025
- Certified Medical Assistant N5W5P4L8 expiration of April 2025
- CPR expiration of OCTOBER 2025
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