Alina McArthur
Tampa General Hospital
Hillsborough County,FL
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
A highly experienced, devoted, and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with over a decade of excellence in providing high-quality, direct patient-centered care to adult and geriatric populations across a diverse range of healthcare settings. Deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life for patients by providing attentive, respectful, and dignified care, while consistently upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality. Seeking to contribute my skills, experience, and unwavering compassion to a healthcare team that values integrity, empathy, and making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Medical Surgical
10 Months- Provide high-quality direct patient care for a 26-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit, managing care for cardiac, post-operative, and medically complex patients while prioritizing safety and efficiency
- Obtain and monitor vital signs and patient condition changes, promptly reporting findings to nursing staff to support timely care interventions
- Effectively identified and responded to behavioral triggers using calm, patient-centered de-escalation techniques to ensure safety and comfort
- Respond promptly to call lights, alarms, and patient requests, prioritizing care based on acuity
- Performed venipuncture and blood culture collection for routine and stat laboratory testing
- Accurately labeled and transported laboratory specimens while maintaining specimen integrity
- Performed straight catheterization and removal of urinary catheters per protocol
- Performed 12-lead EKGs as ordered
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 8 MonthsCertified Nursing Assistant
2 MonthsHome Care Aide
1 YearCaregiver/Medication Aide
6 MonthsLead Caregiver/Medication Aide
1 YearCaregiver/Medication Aide
1 YearCaregiver/Medication Aide
1 Year 6 MonthsHome Care Aide
3 Years 3 MonthsHome Care Aide
1 Year 4 MonthsEducation
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Certificate of Technical Studies - Clinical Medical Assistant, EKG, And Phlebotomy
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Nursing Assistant
No Degree - General Studies
Skills
Admission & Discharge Assistance
Cultural Sensitivity
CPR Certified
Collaborative Teamwork
EMR/EHR Proficiency
EKGs
Hospice & Palliative Care
Infection Control Procedures
Leadership & Initiative
Medication Assistance
Medical Terminology
Patient Mobility & Transfer Techniques
Venipuncture
Certification
- Clinical Medical Assistant, EKG, and Phlembotomy
- FL Certified Nursing Assistant Expires 05/2028
- American Heart Association BLS Expires 06/2028
- Medication Technician Expires 07/2026
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, Medical Surgical
Tampa General Hospital
09.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist Health Skilled Nursing Unit
10.2023 - 06.2025Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
08.2023 - 10.2023Read More
Home Care Aide
Comfort Keepers
07.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Caregiver/Medication Aide
Barber Station Senior Living
01.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Lead Caregiver/Medication Aide
Meridian Meadows Assisted Living Facility
01.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Caregiver/Medication Aide
You’re At Home Residential Care Facility
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Caregiver/Medication Aide
Safe-Harbor Residential Care Facility
06.2018 - 12.2019Read More
Home Care Aide
Visiting Angels
09.2016 - 12.2019Read More
Home Care Aide
Home Life Senior Care
05.2015 - 09.2016Read More
Herzing University
Diploma from Licensed Practical Nursing
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Hillsbourough Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies from Clinical Medical Assistant, EKG, And Phlebotomy
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SisU Care
Certificate of Technical Studies from Certified Nursing Assistant
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Los Medanos College
No Degree from General Studies
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