Certified Nursing Assistant - CONTINUE CARE HOME HEALTH
(2021-02)
- Log and track patient care processes daily, for up to 5 patients per day.
- Take patient vitals such as blood pressure and temperature readings and record them for record-keeping and future reference.
- Travel to and from patient homes, tracking mileage and logging hours spent with each patient for billing purposes.
- Use first aid care training and received BLS training to be able to assist patients in case of an emergency.
- Worked with a variety of patients from young too old to meet their needs and help do what they are unable to do, due to disabilities or age.
- Check-in daily with the home office and maintain a fluid schedule to ensure enough time is allotted to care for patients.
- Assist patients with at-home physical therapy.
- Report directly to admitting RN for any changes in patients' vitals and health.
Certified Medical Assistant-Clinicals - Willow Creek Family Practice
(2022-11 - 2022-12)
- Greeted patients and obtained their vitals such as weight, blood pressure, temperature, and blood oxygen.
- Used good communication skills to gather the patients chief complaint for the visit
- Charted in the EHR the chief complaint and relayed that information to the provider
- Conducted EKGs and obtained labs with phlebotomy and did CLIA waived tests such as, influenza A, influenza B, RSV, UTI, pregnancy. Gave injections like the flu shot and Toradol
- Maintained a clean, sterile pt room before and after each visit including all equipment
Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant - CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(2017-06 - 2020-12)
- Used skills such as time management, critical thinking, adaptability, to complete workload and assist patients.
- Prioritize time while helping patients with activities of their daily living.
- Used time management skills in order to take care of patients' needs to be able to move onto the next patient. Adapted quickly when a patient canceled, which required quick schedule adjustments.
- High-stress position that required quick action and attention to detail.
Records - CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(2019-02 - 2019-09)
- Reviewed and obtained authorization for all orders from doctors, admissions, Registered Nurses, physical/occupational therapy, and CNAs.
- Processed all authorized orders through Medicaid for the nursing staff's assignment.
- Researched and reprocessed any denials, non-payments, or orders with a lack of information.
- Answered multi-line phone system to talk to patients, Registered Nurses, and other Certified Nursing Aides, to ensure calls were forwarded to the appropriate department/person.
- Prepared weekly deposits which were required to process all payments from multiple insurance agencies.
- Trained to set up, install and manage Personal Emergency Response System devices for persons requiring additional safety in their home.
Surgical Unit Certified Nursing Assistant - CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(2013-01 - 2017-05)
- Worked in a fast-paced environment helping patients during their pre- and post- operative stay.
- Helped patients get ready for their surgical procedures in making sure the sight was disinfected and everything was clean and sterile.
- Prioritized time, took vitals, and recorded them for future use and reference.
- Helped patients ambulate, shower, and assisted nurses in wound care, and physical therapy needs.
Surgical Unit Certified Nursing Assistant - LIFECARE CENTER
(2010-12 - 2012-12)
- Helped patients shower, dress, brush their teeth, and to eat.
- Provided emotional and mental support when they were in pain.
- Adhered to OSHA standards ensuring that a safe living space was always available to patients.
- Prioritized and used time management skills to make sure patients' needs for daily activities were promptly and safely accomplished.
