Vocational Nurse
Resume:
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career College San
Diego
San Diego, CA
**************@*****.***
Upland, CA 91784
Skills
• HIPAA compliance
• Understands medical procedures
• Proper sterilization techniques
• Patient skin and nail care
• Professional bedside manner
• Wound care and irrigation
Documentation procedures
expert
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• Venipuncture and phlebotomy
• Charting expertise
• Patient scheduling
• First aid
Calm and level-headed under
duress
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Preparing specimens and
samples
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• Vital sign monitors
• Customer Service
Understands mobility assistance
needs
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• Medical terminology knowledge
• Stocking supplies
• EKG set up and monitoring
• Conflict resolution abilities
• Medical terminology
Certified in Basic Life Support
(BLS)
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Communicating with patient
families
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• Quick problem solver
• Data entry
• Sterile technique
Specimens collection and
processing
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Education And Training
Recent graduate and fully qualified license vocational nurse with 8 years of progressive healthcare experience as an medical assistant. Knowledgeable about nursing practices and techniques, as well as typical patient behaviors and triaging standards. Proven experience at handling any medical emergency or situation, with the skill set to perform under pressure.
Optum Of Upland - Medical Assistant
Upland, CA
08/2021 - 07/2022
Sharp Rees-Stealy - Medical Assistant
San Diego, CA
03/2021 - 08/2021
Ashley Varney
Summary
Experience
• Documented notes during patient visits.
• Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR. Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
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Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
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• Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests. Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
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Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
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• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders. Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
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• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures. Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
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• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
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Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
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• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions. Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
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• Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens Medical Assistant:
Pima Medical Institute
Certifications
• Certified BLS 04/2021 - 04/2023
• Certified Medical Assistant -2013
• Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2022
Adx Healthcare - MA Supervisor
El Cajon, CA
11/2020 - 03/2021
UCSD Internal Medicine - Medical Assistant
for internal and laboratory analysis.
Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
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Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
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• Documented notes during patient visits.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
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• Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests. Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
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• Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
• Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
• Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
• Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals. Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
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Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
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Coached and mentored staff members through constructive feedback to develop long-term career goals.
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• Conducted employee evaluations and reviews.
Developed position rotation to support continuous improvement and operator development.
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• Created training manual for employees to use as reference guide. Realigned workflows with changing business demands by evaluating processes and employee strengths.
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• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals. Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
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Treated associates with fairness and respect, providing recognition of accomplishments.
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Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
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Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
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Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
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• Cross-trained in every store role to maximize operational knowledge. Coordinated with staff to clarify information and enforce procedures resulting in effective problem solving and smoother operations.
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Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in collaboration with staff in order to achieve project goals.
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• Identified business issues, creating customized solutions for individual problems. La Jolla, CA
12/2017 - 10/2020
San Diego Cardiovascular Associates - Medical Assistant La Jolla, CA
05/2016 - 05/2017
Inspire Medical - Medical Assistant
12/2013 - 05/2016
• Description of Duties First Aid, CPR and BART certified. Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
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Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
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• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
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Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
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• Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
• Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions. Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
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Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
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Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
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Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
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Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
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Administered rapid tests such as COVID and Strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
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Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
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• Measured patient peak flows to improve workflow efficiency. Coordinated and executed medical waste disposal according to governmental and organizational standards.
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Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
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EKG Technique, Zio Patch, Holter Monitor Vital Signs Stress Test Knowledge Rooming patients Communication with patients, and doctors/ Medical Terminology Medical Record Charting; Labs Prescription Refill, Calling in Prescriptions to different pharmacies Filing Answering patient's phone calls Communicating with patients; symptoms, questions, concerns Submitting Prior Authorizations EMR knowledge.
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Phone etiquette; giving helpful information to patients, listen to any concerns they have regarding what we do appointment scheduling Accounting and
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REFERENCES: Personal and professional references available by request.
-The nurse that helped me was very kind and made me feel at ease.
-Dr. Moran and Ashley were very attentive to my concerns and questions.
-Dr. Moran & Ashley are great!
-From Dr. Moran - I want to let you know I think Ashley has been doing such a good job. She really has been so excellent with the patients and tremendously helpful to room/bridge delays when I am running behind. -Often, patients complain when the service is not good, however, rarely take the time to acknowledge good service, I want to be fair and acknowledge outstanding service: Ashley was very interpersonal and welcoming. She too the time to listen and follow up with pertinent questions. She allowed me to ask questions. She makes the patient feel at ease. Her interpersonal skills and willingness to care for the patient was noteworthy. As I indicated to her, her approach with patient is helpful in minimizing patient anxiety and the level of stress.
-Ashley was very respectful, a great listener and efficient. I felt heard and was treated professionally.
-Nurse Ashley was excellent. She was intelligent, positive and engaging. I would like to have Ashley as my nurse for all medical issues. collecting Communication/ Medical Terminology Medical Records Management Vital Signs Injections (IM, ID, and SQ) Venipuncture/Phlebotomy IVs EKGs Technique and Mounting procedures Medical Record Charting Prescription Refills/ Calling in prescriptions into different pharmacies Medication Calculations and use of PDR Filing Assisting in PRP Assisting the doctor with other minor procedures (Testosterone Pellet Insertions, Removals of moles etc) Assisting the doctor in Cosmetics (Filler and Botox).
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