Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
BlueWater Dermatology
05.2023 - Current
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis
Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions
Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary
Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff
Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests
Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance
Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
Medical Assistant
Charlotte Dermatology Mohs Unit
10.2022 - 04.2023
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock
Assisted physicians in MOHS and routine surgical procedures, including preparing and sterilizing instruments
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and increase patient cooperation
Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed pharmaceuticals as prescribed
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff
Preformed medical records management, including filing, organizing, and scanning documents
Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs, and current concerns at intake
Discussed patient concerns about appointment requests and billing questions.
CNA
Novant NHRMC Stroke Unit
06.2022 - 11.2022
Cared for patients whom specifically had stroke diagnoses and symptoms
Assisted Registered Nurses with collecting Q2 and Q4 vitals and Neuro checks
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
Documented information on patient charts and communicated status update to the care team
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
Assisted patients in completing daily living activities such as bathing, ambulating, feeding, etc.
LEAD CASHIER
ULTA BEAUTY INC.
12.2021 - 06.2022
Developed training and mentoring procedures to keep team member performance strong and optimized for store needs
Reviewed stock levels and shelves and pulled new inventory from the stockroom to replenish the floor
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services
Authorized discounts and special actions to resolve customer disputes and maintain satisfaction
Answered customer questions, provided store information and directed customers to designated store areas
Processed payments for customers quickly and accurately to exceed productivity standards
Assisted with training new cashiers and customer service team members to increase speed of onboarding
Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from staff.
CNA
Novant NHRMC Orthopedic Trauma/Neurosurgy
07.2021 - 12.2021
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the care team
Attended patients in 30+ bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
Used mobility devices to transport patients
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Eugene Ashley High School
Wilmington, NC
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 1 -
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
American Heart Association BLS Certification -
02.2023
Skills
Team leadership
Delegating tasks to myself and others, especially in downtime
Relationship building
Training and coaching
Collecting vital signs
Medical terminology knowledge
Intake and output monitoring and reporting
Quick problem solver
Knowledgeable on patient charting and EMR systems
Briefing patients on surgical procedures including pre-op and post-op care
Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Medical Assistant/Histology Lab Technician Training - 04/2023 to current