Nursing Assistant (Medical Cardiology) - CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER - Asheville, NC, USA
(2022-01 - 2024-08)
Provide one-on-one patient observation and support within inpatient settings to ensure patient safety, comfort, and continuity of care. Related Competencies: Healthcare Administration, HIPAA Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Medical Terminology, Healthcare Operations Management, Patient Data Management, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Assist medical and surgical patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) to support mobility, hygiene, and overall patient well-being.
- Perform clinical procedures such as venipuncture, finger sticks, and wound dressing changes to support patient treatment and diagnostic processes.
- Operate medical equipment, including vital sign monitors, EKG machines, and bladder scanners, to support patient assessment and treatment procedures.
- Built and maintained positive therapeutic relationships with patients and families to encourage trust, comfort, and patient-centered care.
- Utilized effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with patients and family members while maintaining full compliance with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards.
- Conducted hazardous item inspections for patients, belongings, and care units to support patient safety and compliance with facility protocols.
- Promoted a patient-focused customer service culture by treating patients, families, and staff with professionalism, respect, and compassion.
Patient Care Technician (PCT) II - PRISMA HEALTH GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - Greenville, SC, USA
(2020-01 - 2020-03)
Supported patient daily living and safety requirements through delivery of patient care activities and non-professional nursing support services to enhance patient comfort and well-being. Related Competencies: Patient Observation & Monitoring, Healthcare Workflow Coordination, Patient Advocacy
- Managed sensitive patient information with strict confidentiality to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and healthcare standards.
- Maintained open communication with registered nurses by reporting patient activities, observations, and changes in patient condition to support timely medical response and treatment adjustments.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to perform data entry and information retrieval, prioritize assignments, coordinate multiple responsibilities, organize workflow, and maintain operational efficiency.
Patient Care Technician (PCT) - DAVITA - Greer, SC, USA
(2019-07 - 2019-10)
Related Competencies: Patient Admission Coordination, Dialysis Treatment Monitoring, Clinical Documentation
- Managed front-desk reception and patient admission into treatment areas, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Performed routine clinical support, including weight, temperature, and blood pressure monitoring pre- and post-dialysis, while maintaining accurate dialysis flow sheet documentation for compliance and continuity of care.
- Dismantled, sanitized, and disinfected dialysis machines and equipment in accordance with DaVita operational and infection control standards.
- Administered chronic hemodialysis therapy, including ultrafiltration planning recommendations, dialysis initiation through approved access points, patient monitoring, safety compliance, fluid therapy administration, and treatment support for critically ill patients under physician direction.
- Collected and documented patient data related to vascular access conditions, laboratory results, and clinical observations while escalating abnormal ESRD patient findings to medical personnel for further evaluation.
- Monitored dialysis machines and RO water systems for proper functionality, responded to audible and visual alarms, and adjusted system settings before, during, and after dialysis treatments to ensure treatment accuracy.
Nursing Assistant - BRUSHY CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER - GREER, SC, USA
(2018-07 - 2019-01)
Provided personal care assistance and daily living support to enhance patient comfort, safety, and overall well-being. Related Competencies: Patient Condition Assessment, Laboratory Data Collection, Infection Control Compliance
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote coordinated patient care and maintain a supportive clinical environment.
- Collected, documented, and reported accurate patient information to support medical evaluations and continuity of care.
- Performed comprehensive data collection and documented patient status updates to maintain accurate clinical records and support continuity of care.
- Communicated effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and supported patient care delivery.
- Reported patient activities, observations, and status changes to registered nurses to support timely medical intervention and treatment decisions.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with diagnostic tests and medical procedures to support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of medical conditions.
Nursing Assistant - HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - MELBOURNE, FL, USA
(2015-04 - 2015-09)
Related Competencies: Medical Equipment Maintenance, Patient Safety Compliance, Clinical Observation
- Performed basic nursing responsibilities and sterile procedures to support safe patient care and maintain compliance with clinical standards.
- Utilized effective communication with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote a collaborative care environment and improve patient support services.
- Collected, documented, and reported accurate patient information to support clinical assessments, treatment planning, and continuity of care.
- Provided technical and specialized assistance to medical personnel to support the diagnosis and treatment of patient illnesses and medical conditions.
- Operated Health First computer systems to process inquiries, maintain patient documentation, and support accurate clinical record management.
Nursing Assistant II - METHODIST LE BONHEUR GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL - GERMANTOWN, TN, USA
(2014-11 - 2015-02)
Related Competencies: Clinical Data Collection, Multidisciplinary Healthcare Team Communication, Healthcare Administrative Support
- Performed comprehensive data collection and documented patient status updates to maintain accurate clinical records and support continuity of care.
- Communicated effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and supported patient care delivery.
- Reported patient activities, observations, and status changes to registered nurses to support timely medical intervention and treatment decisions.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with diagnostic tests and medical procedures to support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of medical conditions.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to prioritize assignments, coordinate multiple responsibilities, organize workflow, and maintain accurate patient documentation.
- Executed computer-based data entry and information retrieval functions through electronic medical record systems to support operational efficiency and record accuracy.
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