Heather Adams
Certified Nursing Assistant,Medical Receptionist also housekeeping
experience..eager,outgoing,fast learner,detail oriented
Johnson City, TN
************@*****.*** - 423-***-**** 423-***-**** or 741-4238
I have been CNA certified since 1998.I have experience working with elderly,adolescents,children&infant/
toddlers. Also experience with mentally&physically challenged individuals.I take great pride in my job&the
care I provide to my clients.I treat,respect&care for them the way I would want my own family cared for or
even myself. I am a dedicated,trustworthy,loyal hard worker.I also have 6+yrs medical receptionist exp & 4yrs
housekeeping exp where I had my own private cleaning business which I can provide excellent references
for each job.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Private Caregiver/ CNA
private pay 612 Matson Rd - Jonesborough, TN - January 2012 to August 2015
Responsibilities
Cared for individual with several medical conditions including below the knee amputee&assisted with activities
of daily living in their home. I performed transfers(with&without hoyer lift),meal prep,bathing/grooming,assisted
to appts,assisted with physical therapy exercises,monitored vital signs&blood sugar,maintained proper
documentation on pt,housework, errands as needed&provided companionship.
Accomplishments
I was able to help the individual remain in her own home where she was comfortable&at peace during her last
couple of years. It brought great joy knowing I was able to give her that satisfaction.
Skills Used
I performed my trained skills as a certified nursing assistant. I have been certified since 1998.
CNA/Caregiver
ProCare Home Health - Johnson City, TN - May 2013 to November 2013
Responsibilities
I cared for individuals in their homes including elderly&children. I provided assistance
with ADL's,transfers&walking,meal prep,monitored vitals,performed housework&ran errands as
needed,maintained proper documentation &provided companionship.
Accomplishments
Helped the individual be able to remain in their own home while getting the care&assistance they needed.
Skills Used
I used the skills of a trained &certified nurses assistant including monitoring vitals,assistance with
transfers,walking&positioning, companionship &proper documentation.
Housekeeper
self employed Dustbunnies Cleaning - Erwin, TN - March 2008 to November 2011
Responsibilities
I cleaned,sanitized & organized residential homes.
Accomplishments
Provided the satisfaction of coming home to a clean&sanitized home so the individuals could attend to their
family or other matters without having to worry about housework.
Skills Used
Excellent cleaning&organizational skills&time management.
Receptionist
Appalachian Orthopaedics - Johnson City, TN - November 2006 to December 2007
Responsibilities
Maintained &entered patient data&insurance information,collected copays&payments,scheduling of
appointments,maintained charts&prepared them for upcoming appointments.Also cross trained&assisted with
switchboard.
Accomplishments
Provided fast,friendly&efficient assistance to patients as in getting them through the check-in process,helping
with insurance matters&scheduling upcoming appointments.
Skills Used
I provided fast,friendly&efficient patient data entry&assistance.
Receptionist/Secretary
Medical Care Clinic - January 2004 to August 2006
Responsibilities
Basic secretarial duties,scheduling of follow up appointments,diagnostic tests&precerts,insurance
verification,answered multi-line phone,collected copays&payments,maintained charts,balanced log sheets for
the day&prepared daily deposits, assisted with triage of patients as needed.
Accomplishments
Provided fast,friendly&efficient assistance to patients.
Skills Used
Used basic secretarial duties,worked well in fast paced&multitasking environment,used good filing
&organizational skills,handled confidential information&followed HIPPA guidelines.
EDUCATION
David Crockett High School - Jonesborough, TN
1993 to 1995
Happy Valley High School - Elizabethton, TN
1991 to 1993
SKILLS
2yrs medical terminology, fast learner,work well with little to no supervision, experience with Insurance
verification, retaining referrals&precerts,scheduling diagnostic test,etc. I have worked with many Medical
computer programs.. Athena,Med link just to name a couple. At JC Eye Clinic I was in charge of handling all
workers compensation claims (10+ years)
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Nursing Assistant
March 1998 to Present
CNA certification does not expire as long as I notify the TN Nursing Registry of hours worked in a qualifying
place of employment every 2 years.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I also use to volunteer with Unicoi Volunteer Fire Dept with the ladies auxillary unit for 6 years.