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Susan Sheets
Professional Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with 20+ years of CNA/Tech experience. I've been a Medical Assistant for 4 years and have completed schooling for the CCMA and got a certification. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Always willing to learn more.
Work History
Viva - Medical Assistant
Fredericksburg, VA
11/2020 - Current
Stafford Hospital/ Peri-Anesthesia Deptment - CNA/HUC Stafford, VA
08/2018 - 11/2020
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
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Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
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Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
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Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
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● Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Assisting/scrubbing in on sterile procedures: Picc line placement, Thyroid biopsy, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, ortho Injection, ESI Injections, Port checks, some vein cases and some RFA vein cases.
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Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
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Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
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Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
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● Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures,
*************@*****.***
6822 Silverbrook Dr, Spotsylvania,
VA 22553
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Skills
● Collecting vital signs
● Calm and level-headed under duress
● Monitoring fluids
● Collecting specimens
● Starting foley
● Able to use doppler to find pulse
Assisting with sterile procedures,
Scrubbing in on procedures.
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● Charting expertise
Documentation procedures
expert/Time out
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● Understands medical procedures
● Performing EKG's
Documentation procedures
expert/Time out
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● Understands medical procedures
● Performing EKG's
Education
04/2006
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA
GED
05/2003
Wood Mount Health Center
Fredericksburg, VA
CNA: CNA
Mary Washington Healthcare - CNA/Technician
06/2007 - 08/2018
Woodmount Health and Rebilation Center - CNA/Rehab Aide Fredericksburg, VA
05/2004 - 06/2007
Prep Patients for Surgery such as: Knees, Hips, feet, ankles, broken arms, PD cath placement, Fistulagrams, Gallbladder and Appendix removal.
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● Assist Anesthesia with Midlines when available
● Able to perform EKG's
● Able to use EPIC
● Check blood sugar levels.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
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● Supports nurses in daily Pre and Post area.
Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests.
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Assisted doctors, nurses with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
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Kept pre area well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.
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Bringing patients back to pre-op area: setting patient on monitor and taking vitals, checking pain level, checking patients sugar level. getting IV fluid spiked and ready for Nurse.
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Ordering supplies for Pre-op area as well as forms, getting equipment ready; PCA pump, IV pumps, setting up Ultrasound equipment.
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● Assisting in procedure rooms with Doctor, Nurse and Technologist. Trained to assist/scrub PA, NP, or Doctor with Thyroid Bx's, Para's, Thora's, Midlines placement, Picc-line placement.
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● Call report to patients Nurse as well as document in EPIC. Able to assist aid to patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies during surgical or non-surgical procedures with Nurse or Physician.
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● Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning.
● Knows sterile technique.
● Starting IV training.
● Able to operate front desk: Answer phones, Faxing, Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
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Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
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Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
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Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
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08/2022
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg
Certification of Completion CCMA :
CCMA
Certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant since 2003,
Expires 2025
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● Certified in CPR: Expires 12/2024
CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant: Expires 11/2025
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Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
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Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
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● Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system. Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
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Provided proper ambulation support to patients in need of mobility assistance.
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Assisted therapists in carrying out and improving treatment programs to provide optimal patient services.
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Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
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Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
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Frequently checked up on patients and offered patients assistance on using the equipment.
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Performed operational duties such as answering the phone, copying documents, faxing and updating schedule boards.
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Assisted with patient evaluations by obtaining information such as occupational roles, activities of daily living, history, cognition, perception, strength and range of motion.
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Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
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Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
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Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
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Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
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Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
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