Showanda Collins
Chino
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cedars Sinai Medical Care
10.2023 - Current
- Deliver direct patient care to a caseload of 30+ patients daily, ensuring accurate administration of medications and treatments.
- Administered medications, inserted IVs, and performed phlebotomy blood draws.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Lead Medical Assistant
Cedars Sinai Medical Care
03.2014 - 10.2023
- Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
- Provided guidance and support for new employees during their onboarding & training period.
- Enforced department policies and procedures to keep team operating effectively and delivering top-notch care.
- Met operational targets consistently by guiding and motivating medical assistant team to effectively handling administrative and clinical needs.
- Monitored office procedures to correct problems and implement proactive improvements for better patient flow.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Mentor & train SR. MAs/LVNs for Leadership Roles.
- Complete In-flow observations, 1:1s, In-Services
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Medical Assistant
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
10.1999 - 03.2014
- Assisted licensed nurses and physicians in providing patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications and performing wound care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Fayetteville, NC09-2027
Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing
Homestead School of Nursing
Torrance, CA12-2015
High School Diploma -
Compton High School
Compton, CA06-1997
Skills
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Workflow coordination
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Reporting and documentation
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Documentation accuracy
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), State of California, Active #VN737715
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association, Active
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification, California, Active
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cedars Sinai Medical Care
10.2023 - Current
Lead Medical Assistant
Cedars Sinai Medical Care
03.2014 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
10.1999 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing
Homestead School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Compton High School
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