Nashanti Mclaurin
Memphis,TN
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Professional healthcare specialist skilled in anesthesia support. Demonstrates strong expertise in patient monitoring, equipment preparation, and sterile techniques. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced medical environments. Valued for reliability, precision, and results-driven approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician/Medical Assistant
Regional One Health Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia d machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Collected blood and urine samples when directed to
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
Nursing Assistant III
Methodist Healthcare
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- 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.
- Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
- Coordinated and maintained referral sources related to admissions, discharges and follow up services to sustain daily census requirements.
- Input complete and accurate patient record and identity of physician of record on computer and patient chart to facilitate appropriate routing of patient information to correct physician.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Team Leader
FedEx
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
Medical Assistant
Nurse Finders Agency
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Career Academy
Memphis, TN05.2021
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assisting
Remington College
Memphis, TN09.2015
High School Diploma -
Rossview High School
Clarksville, TN05.2015
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Infection Control
- Specimen Collection
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Supply Restocking
- Patient Relations
- Light Housekeeping
- Recording Vital Signs
- HIPAA
- Computer Literate
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Flow
- Supply Inventory
- Venipuncture
- Data Entry
- Anesthetic equipment maintenance
- Patient positioning
- Patient transportation
- Anesthetic machine operation
- Patient monitoring
- Arterial line placement
- Equipment setup
- Emergency response
- Organizational skills
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Critical thinking
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician/Medical Assistant
Regional One Health Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant III
Methodist Healthcare
08.2020 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant
Nurse Finders Agency
10.2017 - 02.2019
Team Leader
FedEx
02.2017 - 01.2020
Graduate Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Career Academy
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assisting
Remington College
High School Diploma -
Rossview High School
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