Loretta Kusi
Alexandria,VA
Summary
A diligent clinical healthcare professional prepared and equipped for this role. A highly motivated person eager to take on new challenges, with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and great interpersonal skills. I'm also capable of working well independently and with a team. I am committed to delivering top-tier patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Technician II
Inova Health System
Alexandria, Virginia
02.2022 - Current
- Ensured a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control procedures and proper equipment handling techniques.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication skills.
- Supported medical staff during emergency situations, contributing to timely delivery of critical care.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies if needed.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality, following HIPAA guidelines and clinic-specific policies to protect sensitive information.
- Assisted in the training of new Clinical Technicians through preceptorship and demonstrating best practices in clinical settings.
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care activities such as taking vital signs, and recording patient information.
- Provided compassionate patient care in a clinical setting, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Conducted quality control checks on all specimens prior to analysis to ensure accuracy of results.
- Responded efficiently to inquiries from patients or family members.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times; followed universal precautions for infection control purposes.
- Collected and prepared samples to complete general laboratory assessments.
- Performed EKG tests on patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to clinical duties in order to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare industry.
- Maintained open communication with team members resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues.
Lead Patient Transporter
Crothall Healthcare
Alexandria, VA
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs, stretchers and hospital beds for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Disinfecting transport equipment and tools after use.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Worked closely with team members to accomplish goals, address issues and develop solutions.
- Responded to emergency medical calls such as stroke alerts, rapid response and fire alarms
- Supported and trained new employees.
- Used two-way radio phone for communication, notifying my supervisor or director of any delays in transport.
- Relayed discrepancies, patient condition or special information regarding patient to appropriate personnel.
- Picked up requested orders to move equipment and supplies to assigned treatment areas.
- Assisted patients with entering and exiting vehicles, and transferring from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Removed deceased patients from units to transport to morgue.
- Checked wheelchair, stretcher and hospital bed functionality prior to patient pick up
- Maintained all schedules by delivering patients safely and on time to procedure rooms
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and strong communication skill, remaining open to learning new things every day
- Provided assistance to others to complete tasks on time
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently
- Adhered to strict security protocols to protect data confidentiality.
Budget Analyst Intern
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly
Kumasi
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Managed office paperwork, including scanning of documents.
- Compiled reports outlining financial information such as income, assets and liabilities for business leaders to review for decision-making.
- Reviewed procurement data to make effective projections.
- Analyzed budgets and implemented action plans to rectify issues.
- Assisted with preparation of funding requests for new programs or initiatives.
- Coordinated review process of all submitted budgets prior to approval.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders regarding budgetary issues.
- Reviewed financial documents such as contracts, invoices, requisitions. for accuracy and completeness.
- Evaluated procurement needs and projected expenditures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marymount Univesity
Arlington05-2026
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria05-2024
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Specimen Collection and labeling
- Computer skills
- Leadership skills
- IV Insertion
- Quality Control Procedures
- Data Recording
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Ambulatory Care
- Patient care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, 2024
- Basic life support (CPR and AED) training, 2024
- Certified Geriatric Patient Care Associate (NICHE), 2023.
Accomplishments
- Promoted from patient transporter to lead patient transporter (2021).
- Employee of the month in January 2021.
- Promoted to Clinical Technician II (2023).
- Care Excellence award (2023).
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Twi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Technician II
Inova Health System
02.2022 - Current
Lead Patient Transporter
Crothall Healthcare
08.2020 - 02.2022
Budget Analyst Intern
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, 2024
- Basic life support (CPR and AED) training, 2024
- Certified Geriatric Patient Care Associate (NICHE), 2023.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marymount Univesity
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College
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