GERALDINE A. JONES
Indio, Ca, 92201
*********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position in the health care industry, which will require me
to express my skills and expand my practical experience while providing
quality health care to patients.
Education
Associates of Science Degree
April 2013
Vocational Nursing Certificate Program, College of the Desert
August 2012
Medical Assisting Certificate Program
February 2009
Certified Nursing Course, Waynesville, MO
April 1995
Leadership Courses, U.S. Army
1988, 1997 and 2000
Skills and Qualifications
. Outstanding customer service
. Detail oriented
. Enthusiastic caregiver
. Inpatient and outpatient care
. Patient-focused care
. Self motivator/takes initiative
. Works well under pressure
. Multi-tasked oriented
. Professional bedside manner
. Computerized charting
. Excellent communication skills
. Prioritizing/managing deadlines
. Dependable, flexible and highly disciplined
. Good organizational skills
Experience
Department of Human Resources
December 2012-April 2013
Caretaker/Personal Care Assistant
. Administered medications/injections
. Monitored oxygen levels
. Obtained vital signs
. Assisted patient in activities of daily living
. Assisted in bathing, personal hygiene
. Prepared meals
. Scheduled doctor's appointments
. Transported client to and from appointments
. Performed housekeeping activities
. Assisted in ambulating client
Dr Gorman, Medical Assistant/Externship October
2009-December 2009
. Assist patients by providing excellent customer service
. Provide education to patients
. Prepared patients for exams and obtain accurate vital signs.
. Administered EKG testing, UA screenings, hearing test screening,
injections
. Handled telephone triage and files charts
The Home Depot, Sales Associate
August 2008-December 2009
. Maintains stock on shelves to better assist in sales
. Computed sales prices/total purchases and processed payments
. Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding
payment and exchanges, and security practices
. Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs
. Placed special orders and called other stores to find desired items
Department of Homeland Security
July 2002-July 2008
Transportation Security Officer
. Trained new employees
. Rated expert x-ray operator
. Responsible for identifying and locating potential life threatening
devices
. Performed passenger and baggage security screening
. Used various x-ray machinery and equipment.
. Patrolled entrances and exits of the security checkpoints
. Observe passengers for suspicious behavior
. Ability to work in a highly stressful environment while remaining
calm
. Effectively interacting and communicating with the public
. Attended EEO, sexual harassment, OSHA training semiannually
Certifications and Training
AHA Healthcare CPR Certification, Bloomington, CA
exp. July 2013
Phlebotomy and I.V. Certification, Palm Springs, CA
August 2012
Security Training, Columbus, OH
July 2002