Patient Care Medical Records

PAULA G. HARRIS

**************@*****.*** 980-***-**** 3210 Grayson Place Decatur, GA 30030

Summary

Healthcare Professional Dedicated CNA II with exceptional clinical and patient communication skills, Comfortable in fast -paced emergency room environments. Known for the ability to quickly and effectively solve problems and strengthen relationships with a high volume of diverse patients and family members while maintaining a composed, diplomatic, and helpful demeanor. Excellent bedside manner with proven ability to quickly establish rapport with patients and medical staff. Demonstrated perseverance, compassion, and attention to detail. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Electric Medical Records, and EPIC.

CPR certified and clinical training in acute care, medical surgical, skilled nursing, psychiatric, geriatric and rehabilitation units. Administered and assisted with glucose testing, injections, feedings and colostomy care. Proficient in nursing documentation, assessment and decision-making. Calm and effective in pressured and emergent situations. Also accustomed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Skilled in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, with a forward-thinking approach.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication, both interpersonal and professional

Empathy and compassion

Organization and time management abilities

Critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving

Detail oriented patient information collection

Measure and record patient vital signs

Expertise and experience with clinical instruments

Providing patient care with personal hygiene

Providing patient comfort care

Effectively communicate to patients and patients' families

Electronic medical charts and patient information/HPPA

Transporting patients

Tactful

Advanced approach to properly access patients, and technical healthcare needs

Employs defined clarity upon deployment of leadership skills

EKG's

First Aid

Team leader

Materials

Mental health

Nursing

Patient care

Observe patient

Preparing patient

Pediatrics

Positioning

Problem solving

Specimen collection

Nursing unit operations

Nursing support

Educating healthcare clients

Independently prioritizes tasks

Strict adherence of company's policy and procedures

Finalizes assignment with efficiently prior to deadlines

Analytical reasoning

Experience

CNA/

Healthcare Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant II

Emory St. Joseph Hospital

Perform the full range of receptionist, appointment scheduling, and record keeping

Miscellaneous clerical duties within the emergency medical services.

Prepare patient records, data entry, and maintain files in accordance with clinic guidelines.

Receive patients, visitors on a walk in basis, and answer telephone calls.

Utilize the sub-modules that pertain to the healthcare office by using the composite health care computer systems.

Administratively support positions that supervise, lead or perform support work in connection with the care of patients of the facility

Information processing systems

Governing visitors and patient treatment, and practical knowledge of the standard procedures, medical records, and medical terminology of the unit supported.

Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.

Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.

Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.

Bathe and dress patient.

Healthcare Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant II (Floatpool)

10/2020 - Current

01/2009 - 10/2020

Atrium Health, Carolinas Medical Center, Main Pineville,

Mercy & Children's Levine Hospitals Charlotte, NC

Performs personal care for the comfort and wellbeing of the patients including: EKG's, vital signs, blood glucose levels, inserting / removing catheters, oxygen therapy and taking out IV's.

Provide mental health support for behavior health adults and pediatrics patients.

Proficiently performed duties in the cardiac, ER, surgery maternity and med-surg department.

Effectively chart and document patient information as well as maintain HIPPA compliance.

Perform duties such as gastric suctioning, turning and positioning patients and preparing patient for examinations.

Team leader, train new hires and conduct peer interviews for the resource team.

Participates in Heart of a Champion provide physicals and heart monitoring for high school athletes to make sure they are ok on the field.

Ability to provide a range of patient care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients.

Delivered compassionate, knowledgeable nursing assistance to various hospitals within Atrium Health (Carolinas Medical Center) facilities.

Ability to observe patient's physical and emotional behavior and report to RN in a timely manner.

Utilize strong clinical skills to conduct lab draws, assess vital signs, complete glucose evaluations and treat pre-and post- operative patients.

Assist doctor's with examinations.

Responsible for observing each patient's response to medications and treatments administered and report any adverse effects, drug interactions, or side effects reported to them by the patient to the registered nurse.

Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc.

Education and Training

American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid

2019

Nurse Aide School of Excellence Certification for CNA I 2009

Ohio Department of Human Services Train the Trainer Certification

2009

Carolinas College of Health Science Certification for CNA II

Franklin University Continuing Education Course 1986

Columbus State Community College Continuing Education in IT Courses

Columbus Urban League Word Processing Centification

Diploma received from: Mifflin High School

1987

1986

1985

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