Clovis C. Bessard CNA, CHHA, CMA
******.**********@*****.*** ? 702-***-****
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking opportunities in a fast pace environment, where helping people with
their health needs is top priority.
Training and Achievements
1. Perfect Attendance Awards (multiple)
2. High Honors and Honors Awards (multiple)
3. Experienced in blood drawing, lab test, EKG's
4. Vital Signs
5. Injections
6. Knowledgeable in billing and coding
7. Computer skills, i.e. Medisoft, Word, Excel, Optum
8. Competent in Medical Terminology,
9. Medication Administration
10. Catheter training (Foley and straight cath)
11. Suction training
12. Wound documentation and dressing care
13. Specimen collection (urine, feces, sputum)
14. Pre-operative and Post-operative patient care and monitoring
15. Acute and long-term care Experience ( 13years)
16. Take medical histories and chief complaints (describing symptoms and
problems)
17. Assist physicians during examinations
18. Asepsis technique; Sterilize medical instruments
19. Assist physician with medical examinations and minor office surgery,
and remove sutures
20. Understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and diseases
21. Familiarity with HIPPA Compliance/OSHA Regulations, Medical Law and
Ethics
22. Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude
23. Supports & identifies new ideas
24. Practices effective communication strategies, including chain of
command & issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes
25. Participates in problem identification & resolution in collaboration
w/ the RN
26. Correctly identifies patient & scheduled procedure
27. Performs patient care activities, w/in the scope of competency,
considering age- related needs of the patient as assigned
28. Practices customer service standards as identified by the Service
Area, Medical Center, & specific department
29. Identifies & assists in system improvement that needs simplification
or correction.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Certified Medical Assistant-Graduate; 200 Hours Clocked
Concentra Urgent Care- Las Vegas, NV- Completed 2/2013
KEY COMPETENCIES
36. Welcomes Patients
37. Prepared patients for health care visit; by placing patient in exam
room for provider evaluation
38. Obtain medical history; verify patient information
39. Prepares, assists and accurately completes all forms
40. Assists providers during examination and treatment; takes vital signs
and performs ancillary test (PFT, EKG, Injections, audiograms, blood
draws
41. Assists in surgery set up; and injury care
42. Dispense medications and appliances within scope of practice
43. Applies bandages, dressings and splints
44. Educates patients
45. Perform front Office clerical duties, such as answering telephones,
check-in, check-out
Nursing Assistant/ Transporter- Emergency, Med/Surg
Southern Nevada of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV- 11/2012
to current
KEY COMPETENCIES:
50. Responsible for performing clinical transport and delivery functions;
providing
51. Transport/escort of patients to and from clinical units, clinics,
ancillary departments of the medical center.
52. Assist nursing staff to transfer patients to and from bed to
Wheelchair/Vehicle.
53. Provide pickup and delivery of diagnostic specimens, pharmacy request,
and non- narcotic medications, medical records, supplies, equipment
and other errands as assigned.
54. Deal effectively with patients and staff; approaches patients with
kindness and courtesy; and provides emotional support to
patients/families in a kind and caring manner.
55. Provides a safe environment for patients under close observation and
reports any physical or mental changes.
56. Stocks linen and supply shelves, makes unoccupied beds independently
and assists in making occupied beds, feeds patient, helps with turning
patients, passes fresh linens and water to patients.
57. Responds appropriately to emergencies; practices universal and
appropriate isolation techniques.
58. Adheres to all safety and health standards, regulations, and work
practices and uses proper protective equipment as required.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT:
Various Areas of Hospital
MEDICAL STAFFING NETWORK, Denver, CO- 2010-2011
KEY COMPETENCIES:
64. Adapt to several acute care hospitals in the Denver -metro area
65. Provide basic needs to patients, i.e. ADL's and ROM activities
66. Collect basic patient data needed within my scope of practice
67. Document accurate vital signs, input and output, and patient
condition(s)
68. Recognize and report changes in patient condition
69. Assist nursing staff with various skills, i.e. sterile dressing, ECG,
phlebotomy training
70. Collaborate with nursing staff and various departments to provide
exceptional care
71. Provide individualized care customized to the patient, i.e. post-
cardiac catheterization
72. Knowledge in monitoring chest/drainage tubes, ventilator support and
aseptic technique
MEDICAL UNIT SECRETARY/CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT:
KAISER PERMANENTE HOSPITAL, Santa Clara, CA - 2008-2009
KEY COMPETENCIES:
77. Performed a range of clerical duties that support the operations of
the units; in Health Administration, Critical Care, Primary Care,
Behavioral Health, Clinical Health, Clinical Support, Imaging,
Surgical or Medicine services
78. Scheduling appointments, including interpreting and verifying provider
orders in accordance with the institutions policy
79. Scheduling, canceling, re- scheduling patient's appointments and/or
consults
80. Monitoring both in patient/ outpatient appointments; updating
demographics and insurance information
81. Acted as a liaison between visitors, physicians and medical staff,
greeting and directing visitors.
82. Answer unit telephone, transferring calls, determining when staff
members should be paged and taking and forwarding messages.
83. Responsible for entering patient information in Meditech computer
system.
84. Followed Standard precautions using personal protective equipment as
required.
85. Orient and mentor new staff members.
86. Assembled patient charts.
87. Completed rehabilitative, x-ray, dietary, housekeeping, and
maintenance slips daily as needed.
88. Maintained necessary lists and schedules, including unit census in
order and up to date on assigned nursing unit.
89. Supported confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and
operations data.
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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT:
JOHN MUIR CONCORD HOSPITAL, Concord, CA - 2004 - 2005
CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN:
SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL, San Diego, CA - 2001 - 2003
Certified Nursing Assistant
SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL, San Diego, CA - 1999 - 2001
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:
104. Superior accuracy in patient history, charting and other documentation
105. Attention to detail; exceptional customer service skills; Ability to
speak clearly and effectively in a variety of settings, and Able to
maintain working relationships with all levels of colleagues.
106. Excellent bedside manner with proven ability to quickly establish
rapport with patients and medical staff
107. Capacity to multi-task; ability to manage numerous, often competing,
priorities with ease
108. Ability to quickly and effectively discern needs, solve problems, and
strengthen relationships with a volume
109. Of diverse patients while maintaining a composed, diplomatic and
helpful demeanor
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EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
Nevada State- Part-time Nursing Major/ Minor in Counseling
Henderson, NV-2013 (Currently Enrolled)
Bachelors of Human Service- University of Phoenix
Las Vegas, NV- 2013 (12 Units) - GPA (3.75)
Medical Assistant- Kaplan College-GPA (3.85)
Las Vegas, NV- Graduated-2/2013
Certified Nursing Assistant-Regional Occupation Program -GPA (4.0)
Escondido, CA- 1998
Certified Home Health Aide- Regional Occupation Program-GPA (4.0)
Escondido, CA-1998
HealthCare Provider- American Heart Association (CPR, First Aid, AED) 2012
Las Vegas, NV- Issued-05/30/2012; Renewal Date-05/2014
Community Service Work:
University Medical Center Trauma Hospital
Las Vegas, NV- Emergency Trauma
July-2012 to April 2013