Rekia Daniels
**** *. ********* ****. *********, Ca. 93535
abg34s@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: A Vocational Nurse seeking a position with a innovative company
where I may invest the nursing knowledge obtained through intensive
education and training, in conjunction with medical assistance and customer
service expertise towards the betterment of the company and personnel self-
growth.
Profile:
A professional that is capable of working effectively with a team, fosters
a welcoming, and positive attitude. Proven to work cooperatively as a
member of a team and react decisively in emergency situations. An
effective communicator (patients, families, and staff member), but proven
able to maintain confidentiality, noted for being compassionate towards
patients and with a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for every
patient assigned. Dedicated to the deliverance of high quality customer
service, caring for patient as I would my own family member, focusing on
respect, integrity, passion and empathy of patients, families and team
members has marked me as a dependable and loyal employee.
Certifications/License:
> National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses, Pending
> Intravenous Therapy, Pending
> AHA First Aid, and BLS/CPR, Certification
> NIH Stroke, Certification
> Los Angeles Fire Department Hospital Fire and Life Safety,
Certification
Education:
09/09 - 04/11 American Career College, Los Angeles, Ca
Vocational Nurse, Diploma
Course Experience/Study:
Personal hygiene and skin care, infection control techniques, vital signs,
oxygen and respiratory therapy, catheterization, applying bandages, wound
care, medication administration, charting and reporting, specimen
collection, nursing process, nursing care plans, care of drainage systems,
isolation techniques, accu-check, patient assessment and assisting the
physician with examination.
10/07 - 08/08 American Career College, Los Angeles, Ca
Medical Assistant, Certificate/Diploma
Course Experience/Study:
Clinical Administration
Injections Front Office Procedures
EKG Insurance Verifications
Vital Signs Medical Billing Preparation (Medical
Terminology)
Venipuncture Anatomy
08/06 - 09/07 CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, Ca
GE Requirements
Continued: Rekia Daniels Resume
LVN Clinical Rotations: 11/09 - 04/11
Alexandria Care Center, Los Angeles, CA Student Nurse
Veteran Administration Hospital, West Los Angeles, Ca
Student Nurse
White Memorial Hospital, East Los Angeles, Ca Student
Nurse
Clinical Applications: (Student Nurse): Total bedside care for immobile
patients (bed baths, oral, personal hygiene, and dressing), g-tube dressing
change, Rehab, Acute Care, Med-Surg, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, post-
partum, injectable medication, wound care, accu-check, tracheotomy care and
suctioning, colostomy care.
Student Nurse Duties:
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administered medication
and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, directed,
initiated and implemented patient care plan. Bathed, dressed and assisted
patients in transferring, walking and turning, maintained utmost awareness
of comfort and safety needs of patient. Explained procedures and treatments
to patient effectively gaining cooperation, understanding and reduce
apprehension. Observed patient, recorded significant conditions and
reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and
reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents. Took and recorded
patients' vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assesses
condition of patient. Documented nursing history and physical assessment
for assigned patients, initiated patient education plan according to the
individualized needs of the patient as prescribed by the physician and/or
hospital policy including patient and family instruction. Demonstrated
active listening skills and accurately assessed patient comfort needs,
treated patient and their families with respect and dignity, upholding
patient confidentiality.
Volunteer Service:
07/08 - 08/08 Women & Children's Clinic, Harbor City, CA
Medical Assistant
Provided a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment, monitored
and track the patient's vital signs, performed procedures like IV
placement, assisted with different tests and administered medication. Good
communication skills and interpersonal skills demonstrated in the
interaction with colleagues, patients and other health professionals on a
daily basis. Assist physicians with examinations, treatments and special
procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as
directed by the doctor. While working in front office of this fast-paced
medical office accurately answered phones, scheduled appointments, filed,
collected co-pays, and obtained insurance verification.
Work Experience:
2007 - 2008 Transportation Security Administration, Los Angeles,
Ca
Transportation Security Officer
Provided frontline security and protection of travelers, the airport and
airplanes, by the accurate identification of dangerous objects in baggage
and on passengers', preventing those objects from being transported onto
the aircraft by utilizing diverse, cutting edge electronic detection and
imaging equipment in a courteous and professional manner.
2006 - 2007 49's Shops, inc., Long Beach, Ca
Cashier/Customer Service
Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift, ensuring that
amount was correct and that there was adequate change in drawer.
Effectively identified prices of goods, and calculated bills using cash
register. Promoted and maintained positive relations with all customers
making a concentrated effort to answer their questions and solve customer's
problems.
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