Medical Associate - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center - Philadelphia, PA
(2014-01)
- Triage patients to obtain appropriate information about health history, primary purpose of visit, and assessment for Physician.
- Notifies healthcare clinicians by transmitting lab results, diagnostic tests performed, hospital discharge summaries, imaging results and current medication.
- Safeguards the privacy and protected health information of clients in compliance with confidentiality standards.
- Coordinates with the care team in developing and implementing a patient's plan of care through the use of motivational interviewing and care planning techniques and provides resources and support services for patients experiencing barriers to care, including internal referrals and linkages to care team members.
- Arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services.
- Participates in all clinical efforts to achieve benchmarks set for excellence of care and productivity
Patient Care Technician - Cancer Treatment Centers of America - Philadelphia, PA
(2009-01 - 2014-12)
- Provided support to nursing staff and other personnel in the daily activities of the unit and during emergency situations. Reported any information regarding patient status or activities to the licensed nurse.
- Collected vital signs, blood sugars, pain levels and other patient information as directed by the licensed nurse. Detailed any change in patient status, patient behavior, or unusual findings of data that might have occurred. Documented accurately in the medical record the care that was delivered, activities completed, and other data that is collected for the patient.
- Monitored ECG's, Sao2, Co2 and pressures of patients in inpatient services. Responsible for notifying the nursing staff if any of these is outside predefined parameters and charting printed tracings every 8 hrs. and as needed.
- Maintained clean and orderly patient rooms and adequately stocked each living quarters with supplies.
- Assembled and maintained patient charts; processed physician orders accurately utilizing computer, phone and fax methods.
- Reinforced institutional policies and procedures, quality assurance program, environmental safety, and infection control standards.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene by providing adjunct case such as; positioning patients, nonsterile dressing and surgical prep.
- Accurately entered patient information and completed forms, logs and records.
Mental Health Technician - Friend's Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
(2007-01 - 2009-12)
- Preformed initial patient evaluations to determine treatment priorities which included: vital signs, weight and specimen urine collection.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living; attended to patient behavioral problems and provided team assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
- Recorded patient observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient records.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of plans as determined by the treatment team.
- Actively participated in performance improvement and in-service education.
- Implemented the hospital's monitoring system as follows: efficiency in precautionary measures and observation by completing client documentation.
- Managed treatment schedule which included group activities and individual check-ins.
- Provided technical assistance to external stakeholders to facilitate appropriate medical clearances.
Mental Health Technician - Quality Care Option Agency - Philadelphia, PA
(2006-01 - 2010-12)
- Facilitated physiologic and interpersonal care according to the standards accepted by the hospital's policies which is consistent with the multidisciplinary treatment and discharge plan.
- Actively interviewed patients to obtain routine personal, medical and appropriate health history.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living; attended to patient behavioral problems and provided team assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
- Interfaced with patients, families of patients, or external facilities and agencies.
- Trained in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs.
- Participated in group sessions, in-service education, and staff meetings.
- Conducted patient rounds, assist with ADL care, offered therapeutic support, and provided written reports on assigned patients.
Patient Care Associate, Women's Health Services - Jacobi Medical Center - Bronx, NY
(1999-01 - 2006-12)
- Performed vital signs examinations including B/P, pulse respiratory rate, temperature, height, weight, and screening for pain management.
- Prepared patients for examinations and assist during exam/procedure including but not limited to chaperoning for PAP and prostate exams.
- Conducted interviews of clients to obtain routine personal, medical and appropriate health history.
- Received, screened and referred telephone calls to the appropriate staff members.
- Coordinated communication via receiving and transferring of phone calls as required.
- Maintained proficiency with EKG equipment including holster monitor.
- Performed Glucometer, Pregnancy, and Phlebotomy testing on patients.
