Delishia D. Washington

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PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Productive and Caring Healthcare Professional with over 10 years of experience providing a high level of services in healthcare. Hands-on experience across multiple disciplines including LPN, STNA, and Home Health. Possess strong communication and patient care skills, and the ability to work efficiently under high demands. Strives to promote excellence in healthcare practices and organizational missions for patient access and care. Ability to establish and maintain positive, enduring relationships with coworkers, management, patients, and families.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Patient Assessment Skills

Analyzing specimens

HIPPA / Confidentiality

Phlebotomy and Basic Lab Procedures – Butterfly, Venipuncture, Gluts, Z-track, Capillary blood draws

Preparing specimens for shipment to labs

Drug Administration

Works equally well as a part of a team or independently

Generating reports for physicians and other healthcare professionals

Aseptic Techniques

BLS / CPR / IV Certified

An independent worker with excellent eye-hand coordination and dexterity

Drawing blood from patients

Ability to work with a diverse public body and a variety of professionals including doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and laboratory technicians

Strong attention to detail and proofreading

Proficient in EPIC EMR, Office 365 - Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2021 – 2023 During this period of time, enrolled full-time at Hondros College of Nursing. Earned diploma and licensure as an LPN.

Jennings, Garfield Heights, OH 2021 – 2023

Clinical – LPN

Assisted patients with all ADL’s including eating, dressing, and bathing.

Took and monitored patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration; blood draws.

Administered a variety of medications including insulin, narcotics, and some through tube feedings.

Communicated changes in patient behavior and health status to nurses, physicians, and family members.

Maintained accurate patient records using EMR software.

Pleasant Lake Villa, Parma, OH 2021 – 2023

Clinical – LPN

Took and monitored patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration; blood draws.

Started intravenous (IV) fluid drips and administered IV medications.

Administered a variety of medications orally, subcutaneously, sublingually, transdermal, intravenous, intramuscular, cutaneous, ocular, and nasal routes, injectables, buccal, inhalation, and topical.

Helped patients with ADL’s including eating, dressing, ambulating, and bathing.

Communicated patient behaviors and any changes in health status to nurses, physicians, and family.

Maintained accurate patient records using EMR software.

Signature Health, Maple Heights, OH 2017 – 2020

Lab Tech

Extracted blood from patients - selected gauge needles, prepared veins for drawing, assessed patient needs, and reviewed history and reasons for blood draw.

Analyzed specimens and used knowledge about testing protocols and the use of testing equipment.

Cleaned, maintained, and calibrated lab equipment for drawing and testing blood specimens.

Prepared specimens for shipment including labeling vials, matching blood samples, and shipping.

Created reports on findings for doctors and hospitals, supplied diagnostic notes, and kept records of patient names, amount of blood drawn, and diagnostic findings.

Koinonia Homes, Oakwood Village, OH 2015 – 2017

Direct Support Professional

Provided patient care to individuals with developmental delays.

Assisted individuals with ADLs such as personal hygiene care, dressing, and more.

Taught individuals life and adaptability skills.

Provided advocacy, companionship, and compassion.

Safely transported individuals to day programs and other activity centers.

Home Instead Senior Care, Oakwood Village, OH 2014

Home Health Aide

Travelled to different nursing home sites and client’s homes to perform basic non-medical home services, such as bathing, dressing, cooking, and other ADLs.

Escorted clients to doctor’s appointments and provided companionship.

American Red Cross, Cleveland, OH 2007 – 2012

Phlebotomist

Travelled to different companies and set up computers and equipment for donors to give blood.

Took donors vital signs, asked history questions, and extracted blood from patients after selecting gauge needles, and preparing veins for draw.

Marymount Hospital, Garfield Heights, OH 2007 – 2012

Phlebotomist

Drew patient’s blood in inpatient/outpatient labs, and at bedside.

Selected proper gauge needles, after reviewing the patient’s history and reasons for blood draw.

Walton Manor Nursing Center, Walton Hills, OH 2003 – 2007

STNA

Provided care and assistance with ADLs such as; feeding, bathing, and preparing activities.

Assessed patient’s health and reported changes to nurses and doctors on staff.

Ensured that all meals were prepared according to any dietary restrictions.

EDUCATION

Hondros School of Nursing, Independence, OH Remington College, Garfield Heights, OH

PN Diploma Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy

Dean’s List Perfect Attendance, President's List, 4.0

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