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Daja Jefferson

Richmond,VA

Summary

Compassionate new practical nursing professional seeking a position as an LPN where I can utilize my skills in a nursing facility. Offering expertise in patient care, medication administration and patient charting. Adapts easily to change of environment and flexible work schedules.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

VCU Health
Richmond, VA
08.2023 - Current
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Assist physicians with patient examinations
  • Administer Injections and perform phlebotomy
  • Handle faxes, documentation and other administrative task

Practical Nursing Student

HCA
07.2025 - 01.2026

Under the direction of a RN preceptor, I performed patient care duties such as feeding and bathing, recorded vital signs, measuring food and liquid intake, assessed patients with ADL skills, Medication administration, Learned the function and operation of the following tools: glucometers, Diagnostic Testing, suture and staples removal, assisted the doctor in small surgeries and wound care.

Medical Assistant

Dominion Medical Associates
Richmond, VA
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Administer Injections
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
  • Wound Care
  • Ear irrigation
  • Suture Removal

Front End Supervisor

ROSS DRES FOR LESS
Richmond, VA
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Train and evaluates cashiers.
  • Investigates and resolves customer complaints in a timely and professional manner
  • Performs cashier “check outs” and operates the register when needed
  • Performs Supervisors functions of voices and returns, price adjustment and cancel transactions.

Education

Nursing Diploma

Bryant & Stratton College
Va
04-2026

Certified Medical Assistant -

Fortis College
Richmond, Va
01-2020

Skills

  • Demonstrated clinical competence in performing safe practical nursing skills to include Head-to-toe assessments, bed baths, , Accu-checks for glucose monitoring, therapeutic conversation, Patient Care and Safety, Medication Administration, Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring, Privacy/HIPPA Regulations, Patient Advocacy & Support, and staple/suture removal, IM injections, blood drawls and IV's

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • CCMA Certification
  • Certified Dermatology Tech

Timeline

Practical Nursing Student

HCA
07.2025 - 01.2026

Certified Medical Assistant

VCU Health
08.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Dominion Medical Associates
01.2020 - 08.2023

Front End Supervisor

ROSS DRES FOR LESS
01.2017 - 01.2020

Nursing Diploma

Bryant & Stratton College

Certified Medical Assistant -

Fortis College
Daja Jefferson