Elizabeth Carpenter
Paris
Summary
I am an experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication with nursing colleagues and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
UK HealthCare Pediatric Cardiology
Lexington
07.2023 - Current
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation.
- Assisted pediatric cardiologists in patient examinations and diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized equipment to maintain a safe environment.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes during patient visits for clinical review.
- Performed EKG tests to assess patients' heart health and diagnose conditions.
- Applied Holter monitor devices, ensure accurate placement of monitor, and educated patient and/or guardian on device use, care, and activity log.
Nursing Care Technician
UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington
07.2017 - 07.2023
- Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Offered leadership, support and clinical expertise within care management teams to achieve outcomes.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Delivered high-quality care to 23 patients in hospital facility.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Medical Receptionist
Family Care Associates
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
- Collected payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
State Registered Nursing Assistant
Bourbon Heights Inc
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced risks of resident infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped residents complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Delivered individualized resident care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated residents to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained residents rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Responded to residents requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped residents with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for residents health and satisfaction.
- Documented resident information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Trained new SRNA staff on resident care techniques and best practices.
Education
Diploma -
Bourbon County School
06.2014
Maysville Community And Technical College
NAA2014
Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Safety and Sanitation
- Entering Patient Data
- Patient Confidentiality
- Personal Care Needs
- Interpersonal Communication Skill’s
- Quality Patient Care
- Train Employees
Certification
Certificated and trained in phlebotomy, CPR and first aid through UK Healthcare
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
UK HealthCare Pediatric Cardiology
07.2023 - Current
Nursing Care Technician
UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2023
Medical Receptionist
Family Care Associates
09.2016 - 07.2017
State Registered Nursing Assistant
Bourbon Heights Inc
07.2014 - 09.2016
Diploma -
Bourbon County School
Maysville Community And Technical College