Janet Mathis

I work in a fast-paced doctor’s office as a wellness nurse providing annual wellness visits daily. This includes assessing and documenting vital signs, updating medications, assessing patients’ overall health, reviewing medical histories, and identifying risk factors for disease prevention. I educate patients on healthy lifestyle choices, schedule and provide reminders for preventive screenings and immunizations, and collaborate with healthcare providers to develop or update care plans. Prior to being promoted to this role, I worked as a Registered Phlebotomy Technician for a little over a year and a half. In this role, I performed venipuncture, used patient identification to ensure accurate blood draws, soothed my patients to prevent anxiety or high stress levels, tracked specimens, ordered lab supplies, and performed therapeutic phlebotomy.

As a phlebotomist in this doctor’s office, I was responsible
for performing venipuncture and point-of-care testing such
as HCG, HIV, covid, flu, strep, urinalysis, microalbumin, and FOBT. I ensured proper labeling and handling of specimens, maintained adequate lab supply inventory, and upheld strict infection control standards by keeping the work area clean and free of blood, urine, and other bodily fluids.

Working as a phlebotomist at a plasma center entailed preparing and operating plasmapheresis machines, performing venipuncture, and ensuring proper donor identification and documentation. I monitored donors closely throughout the donation process, administered saline at the end of every donation, or as needed, and watched closely for any signs of adverse reactions; providing prompt care and reporting to medical staff when necessary.

• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
• Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.

• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.