Abesha Whyte
Tampa,FL
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph's Hospital, Baycare
04.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Patient Transporter
St Joseph Hospital, Baycare
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
Manager
Chick-fil-A
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Home Health Aide
Florry Creative Care
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Tampa, FL06-2025
High School Diploma -
Sickles High School
Tampa, FL05.2020
Skills
- Advent Health Carrollwood -
- Fundamentals 01/2024-03/2024
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- ADL Assistance
- Tampa General Hospital-
- Adult 1 04/2024-06/2024
- Adult 2- 07/2024- 09/202
- Maternal/Newborn - 07/2024- 09/2024
- Adult 4- 01/2025- 03/2025
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Catheter care
- IV setup
- Specimen collection
- Patient feeding
- Mobility assistance
- Maternal assessment
- Newborn care
- Induction of labor
- Vaginal delivery assistance
- Postpartum care
- Foley catheter insertion
- Tracheostomy care
- St Joseph Hospital, Baycare
- Adult 3- 09/2024- 12/2024
- Pediatrics- 09/2024- 12/2024
- Pediatric medication administration
- Ventilator care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Documentation
- Wound care
- Baypines VA Hospital-
- Mental Health- 01/2025- 03/2025
- Therapeutic relationship
- Suicide prevention
- Self-care promotion
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Psychiatric medication
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph's Hospital, Baycare
04.2024 - Current
Patient Transporter
St Joseph Hospital, Baycare
04.2023 - 04.2024
Home Health Aide
Florry Creative Care
12.2021 - 12.2022
Manager
Chick-fil-A
10.2019 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
High School Diploma -
Sickles High School
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