Leigh L. Green

*** ****** ***** *****, *****, South Carolina 29650

Phone: 864-***-**** / E-Mail: adxf2p@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Experienced Healthcare/Medical Industry Professional (Certified Nursing Assistant-Caregiver / Pharmacy Technician / Medical Technician / Research Assistant) seeking a career change to a challenging position in:

Sales/Marketing utilizing excellent communication/interpersonal skills, strong time management skills, and competitiveness (Triathlon Ironman Participant, Professional & College Tennis Player) to assist an organization in meeting its sales goals and objectives.

Profile:

Background encompasses extensive healthcare-related experience utilizing a strong work ethic, an attitude to go the extra mile, and a commitment to meeting and exceeding organizational objectives.

Strengths: Works well independently (needing little or no supervision); excellent communicator (skilled at relationship-building); self-motivated; competitive; detail-oriented (precise/accurate).

Areas of Experience: Caregiving; Assisting Patients with Eating & Taking Medications in a Timely Manner; Maintaining Patient Stability; Patient & Customer Relations; Monitoring Patient Vital Signs; Analyzing Test Results & Recording Data; Supporting Pharmacy Services by Assembling, Stocking & Distributing Medications; Processing Prescriptions Electronically; Customer Service; Maintaining a Clean & Safe Pharmacy; Cleaning & Sterilizing Equipment; Testing Chemical Content of Fluids.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (1995), University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

*Activities: Member of College Tennis Team

College Transfer Studies (1989-1990), Lower Columbia Community College, Longview, Washington

*Activities: Member of College Tennis Team

High School Diploma (1989), Mark Morris High School, Longview, Washington

*Activities: Tennis Team; Yearbook Staff; DECA (Marketing)

Volunteer Activities / Interests:

*Juvenile Diabetes Foundation: Member of Gala Committee

*Ride to Remember Alzheimer s: Fundraising Volunteer

*Vacation Bible School: Volunteer

*Ironman Athlete: Participate in Ironman events; #1 in Southern Region, Chattanooga, Tennessee & Augusta, Georgia

*Page for the House of Representatives at 16 years old, Washington, D.C.

Professional Healthcare Experience:

Certified Nursing Assistant / Caregiver (Current Employer)

Complete Home Care of America, Simpsonville, South Carolina

*Groom and bath patients with low mobility.

*Prepare each patient room with necessary items, including blankets, pillows, medical equipment, and bathroom needs.

*Assist patients with eating and taking medications.

*Ensure they have regular meals and proper medication dosages.

*Monitor vitals and patient behavior and report them to the nursing and medical staff.

*Assist patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchairs to beds.

*Turn and adjust patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort.

*Exercise patients by helping them walk.

*Provide for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary, and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients.

*Provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.

*Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; test urine and record intake and output information.

*Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.

Prior Healthcare Professional Experience:

Pharmacy Technician

CVS, Greer, South Carolina / Columbus, North Carolina

*Assembled, stocked, and distributed medications.

*Maintained records by recording and filing prescriptions and orders of physicians.

*Sorted, stocked, and labeled medications and monitored inventory.

*Responded to requests of patients and healthcare providers, answering their questions, and referring inquiries to the Pharmacist.

*Complied with rules, regulations, and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy, including sterilizing equipment and surfaces.

*Processed prescriptions electronically and ensured accuracy of information.

*Utilized detail and analytical skills.

Medical Technician

Senior Assisted Living, Greer, South Carolina

*Cleaned and sterilized equipment, drew blood, applied dressings, and stained specimens.

*Studied blood samples.

*Observed vital signs.

*Analyzed test results and recorded data.

*Tested for drug levels in blood and chemical content of fluids.

Other Professional Experience:

*Certified Nursing Assistant, NHC, Mauldin, SC (2 years)

*Home Health/Palliative Care, Prisma Health, Greenville, SC (4 years)

*Research Assistant, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (3 months)

*Assistant to Department Head, Oregon Health Science University Hospital, Portland, Oregon (3 years)

*Research Assistant, Neonatal/Premature Medical Conditions, Oregon Health Science University Hospital, Portland, Oregon (1 year)

*Administrative Assistant, Coin Star, Bellevue, WA (6 months)

*Server, Ryan s Steakhouse, Greenville, SC (2 years)

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