AALIAYAH RICHARDS
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Hartford Hospital. Proficient in medication administration and patient care, I excel in enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive support. Recognized for effectively monitoring vital signs and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal care delivery. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of patient interaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Med surg Licensed practical nurse
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, Connecticut
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in acute care settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Provided wound care and assisted with minor surgical procedures as needed.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
Patient Care Technician
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, Connecticut
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient mobility and daily activities.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Medical Assistant
Trinity health Neurosurgery
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Obtained Vital Signs
- Scheduling patients appointments
- Processing authorization for MRI/ CT scans
- Answering phones
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Client Care Coordinator
Homewatch Caregivers
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Daily Scheduling assistant and open Schedule
- Answering phones
- On call
- Managing callout, Personal sick time and vacation hours
Care Coordinator
Care Centrix
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Contacting Health Plans
- Check if insurance is active ( access to Cigna site)
- Process Formula Orders
- Process Durable Medical Equipment Orders
- Approving or Denying Formula and Durable Medical Equipment
- Contacting Patients and Doctors office
Customer Solutions Expert I
Care Centrix
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Handling Heavy call flow
- Processing orders for Sleep Studies, Durable medical Equipment, IVIG Infusions and Traditional Home Health
- Processing Faxes
Education
License Practical Nurse -
Lincoln Technical Institute
New Britain, CT02.2025
Medical Assistant Program -
American Institute
West Hartford, CT04.2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs
- Wound care
- Patient mobility assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lab specimen collection
- Home healthcare
- Tracheostomy care
- Catheter care
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Health education
- Connecticut licensed practical nurse
- Caring for wounds
- Caregiving skills
Specialknowledge
Medical Terminology, Collecting Lab Specimens, Phlebotomy / Finger Sticks, Obtaining Vital Signs, Cleaning, sterilizing, stocking, Preparing Appointments, Record Keeping, Chart Preparation, Documenting Patient Information, Taking Appropriate Messages, Front Desk, Greeting Patients, Answering and forwarding telephones, Patient Education
Timeline
Med surg Licensed practical nurse
Hartford Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Hartford Hospital
12.2023 - 05.2025
Medical Assistant
Trinity health Neurosurgery
08.2023 - 11.2023
Client Care Coordinator
Homewatch Caregivers
10.2021 - 07.2023
Care Coordinator
Care Centrix
02.2018 - 02.2021
Customer Solutions Expert I
Care Centrix
05.2016 - 02.2019
License Practical Nurse -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Medical Assistant Program -
American Institute