Barbara Menardy
Midlothian
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a robust career in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within fast-paced environments. Expertise in maintaining composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations. Strong ability to foster meaningful relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and exceptional customer service. Committed to delivering high-quality care that prioritizes patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
HCA
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Medical Assistant
Advanced Gastroenterology Specialists
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Medical Assistant
Pulmonary Associates of Richmond
10.2023 - 08.2024
- EHR
- Room patients
- Prep charts
- Send in orders
- Escript RX
- Pull records in multiple hospital’s settings
- Patient’s teaching
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Medical Assistant
Boynton Bch Endocrinology
05.2006 - 05.2011
- Check In/Out Patients
- Phlebotomy
- Hospital Billing
- Medical Coding
- Filling Chart
- Answering Phones
- New Patients Scheduling
- B12 Shot
- Testosterone Shot
- IVs
- Vital Signs
- Patient Education
- Assist Biopsy
- Taking Messages
- Returning Calls
- Call In Prescriptions
- Escript RX
- Payment Balanced
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Student
Revelation University of Florida
Laguna Beach, CAMedical Assistant Program - undefined
MedVance Institute
Lake Worth, FL01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL11-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Phlebotomy
- Front office
- Vital Signs
- Patient Scheduling
- EKGs
- Patient call’s Back
- Blood Culture
- Excel
- Throat Culture
- MS-Word
- Medical Manager
- E-clinical
- Fluent in Creole and French
- Type sixty to seventy words per minute
- Medication and IV administration
- Care plan implementation
- Discharge coordination
- Nursing staff development
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 6 patients in post-surgical environment.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Affiliations
MedVance Institute & IU
Certification
- BLS
- American Red Cross
- RN: 0001336693 Virginia compact license
Languages
Creole
Timeline
Nurse
HCA
04.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Advanced Gastroenterology Specialists
08.2024 - 04.2025
Medical Assistant
Pulmonary Associates of Richmond
10.2023 - 08.2024
Medical Assistant
Boynton Bch Endocrinology
05.2006 - 05.2011
Medical Assistant Program - undefined
MedVance Institute
Associate Degree in Nursing - Student
Revelation University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Community Service
Bethesda Memorial Hospital, 2002-01, 2002-05, Patients transportation and serving meal