Productive and accountable professional with diverse work history, hands-on skill sets and highly developed customer-service skills ready to transition comprehensive medical education to career-advancement opportunities. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Reliant Care
11.2022 - Current
Fostered positive and supportive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
Applied infection control protocols to minimize risk of cross-contamination among patients, staff, and visitors.
Demonstrated professionalism through adherence to ethical guidelines, maintaining strict confidentiality concerning all sensitive patient information.
Collaborated closely with nursing staff to provide seamless continuity of care throughout each shift changeover period.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
CPR and First Aid certificate
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Supported needs of 200+ residents under long-term care.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Health Information Technician Externship/Practicum
Rush University Medical Center
03.2013 - 01.2022
Scan medical records into electronic medical records
Conduct quality review on scan medical records
Update patient demographic in electronic records
Serve as consult to night administrator to resolve patient medical records issues
Manage hospital morgue according to patient safety guideline
Ensure effective utilization of information technology database
Enter, analyze, and monitored data and records
Process requests for Release of Confidential Information (ROI) and ensure consistent adherence to facility procedures and policies
Utilize software specific to secure storage of Electronic Medical Records to capture pertinent patient information such as clinical notes, and demographics and documentation associated with patient accounts.
Improved patient data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and updating electronic health records.
Collaborated with physicians and nurses to clarify documentation discrepancies for accurate coding purposes.
Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by regularly auditing patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
Boosted team productivity by providing training and support on health information systems to new staff members.
Maintained high degree of accuracy in data entry and report generation, ensuring that hospital staff had access to reliable information for decision-making purposes.
Education
Associate of Science - Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL
01.2018
Skills
MS Word
MS PowerPoint
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
CNA Certification
Certified in CPR/AED
Basic Life Support
HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
CNA
Reliant Care
11.2022 - Current
Health Information Technician Externship/Practicum