Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant and Medical Assistant

EMMERSON

BRATHWAITE

CONTACT

Address: **** **** ***** ***

Louisville, Kentucky 40299

Phone : 502-***-****

Email : ******@*******.***

SKILLS

• Mobility Assistance

• Output Monitoring and Reporting

• Nutrition and Diet

• Vital Signs Collection

• Caregiver Relations

• Emotional and Social Support

• Feeding Assistance

• HIPAA Compliance

• Observation Documentation

• Calm Under Stress

• Patient Positioning

• Phlebotomy Training

• Medical Terminology

• First Aid Certification

• CPR Certification

• BLS Certification

• Catheter Care

• Dementia Care

• Nutrition

• Pre-Nursing

Professional Summary

Accomplished worker with demonstrated ability to perform, and work as a team player. Able to communicate effectively and interact with a diverse population. Consistently maintain excellent relations with colleagues and administrators. Self-motivated with strong planning and organizational skills. Strongly perceives self to be a global worker. Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Empathetic and cultivate trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Certified Nursing Assistant with four years of healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with a strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

WORK HISTORY

Baptist Health Hospital- Patient Care Technician

Louisville KY

05/2023-07/2023

Taking temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.

Assisting with bathing, dressing, eating, and using the restroom.

Moving patients between rooms, to tests, and to appointments.

Performing basic wound cleaning and dressing changes.

Recording patient information, such as vital signs, weight, and intake.

Providing emotional support and ensuring patients are comfortable.

Communicating with healthcare professionals and patients about patient status and needs.

University of Louisville- Medical Assistant

Louisville, KY

10/2021 – 09/2022

• Perform preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary

• Relay messages from patients to physicians

about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.

• Schedule appointments for patients via phone

• Prepare treatment rooms for patients by

cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies

• Educate patients about procedures for wound

care and physician instructions

• Organize charts, documents and supplies to

maintain team productivity

• Secure patient information and maintain patient

confidence by completing and safeguarding medical

records.

• Assist with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for laboratory

analysis.

• Follow principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines

• Remove sutures, staples and casts.

VA Hospital- Phlebotomist (Internship)

Louisville KY

10/2020- 03/2021

• VA Hospital - Zorn Avenue Louisville Kentucky.

• Performed over 1000 draws.

• Took blood samples with needles to determine donor's eligibility.

• Protected donor confidential information by following HIPAA guidelines.

• Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture

• Maintained fully stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station

• Verified collection orders and communicate discrepancies to nurses

• Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection

• Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light

• Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity and alcohol tests

• Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.

• Labelled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.

• Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws

• Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedure by emphasizing positivity about experience.

• Documented and reported over 25 patient behaviors, complaints, and physical symptoms to nurses.

• Assisted over 25 patients to eat and drink.

• Recorded vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse as directed by nursing staff.

• Reviewed patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.

EDUCATION

Associate Degree Applied Science (AAS ):

Healthcare Specialist

June 2021

Ivy Tech Community College - Sellersburg, IN.

GED : 2006

Jeffersontown High School - Louisville, KY

High school Diploma : 07/1982

Graydon Sealy Secondary School – Barbados

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