Pamela Hadggega

*** *. ****** **. **** Park, TX.

Cell: 832-***-****

E-Mail: accqut@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.Compassionate Medical Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

Skills

Patient-focused care, Companionship, and emotional support. Efficient and reliable team player.

Trustworthy companion, Compassionate caregiver, and Adaptable

Work History

April 2008 to March 2013 PartyLand St. Louis, MO Sales Associate

Maintained accurate records banner orders, napkin orders, and balloon orders. Responded appropriately to the requests and needs of customers.Staged merchandise to entice buying. Answered phones and questions from customers in store. Checked in merchandise after it was shipped and did data entry to receive items. Shopped at other stores to do price comparison.

March 2007 to December 2007

The Currency Exchange St. Louis, MO Teller

Monitored bill payments and check cashing. cashing. Maintained accurate records of checks and bill payments. Assisted customers when using Western Union terminals. Answered phones. Handled questions and concerns from customers.

February 2005 to November 2006 Brennan Staffing St. Louis, MO Medical Assistant

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. Tested and recorded blood glucose levels. Changed sterile dressings Provided pre- and post-operative care. Helped patients move in and out of wheelchairs and automobiles. Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment. Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation. Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder catheterization and bladder irrigations. Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.

April 2004 to January 2005

St. Lukes Hospital Chesterfield, MO Patient Care Tech 2

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. Tested and recorded blood glucose levels. Changed sterile dressings. Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies. Provided pre- and post-operative care. Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment. safe environment. Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation. Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms. Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys. Assisted in cleansing enemas, and bladder catheterization and bladder irrigations. Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking. Answered patient calls for care and feeding. Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs. Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds. Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated output and other delegated measurements. Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment. Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention nutrition, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation of skin breakdown, and safety.

Education

2005 Allied College Fenton, MO 63026 Associate of Applied Science Medical Assisting