Amber Chance
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
To work in a professional and Innovative environment, where the skills acquired as an experienced healthcare technician along with the ability to engage with diverse behaviors are nurtured.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate Radiology
Kings County Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Recorded temperature, blood g , pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Stock and prep rooms and supplies
- Prep glucose monitor and Point of care machine
- Check patients blood sugar & HCG test
Patient Care Technician Cardiac Telemetry
Maimonides Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harlem Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keeps informed of changes.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Patient Care Technician
Loyal Source (Maimonides Medical Center)
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered over 10 lights or bell calls per shift to respond to patient requests and needs.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Phlebotomy (draw blood), Ekg, check glucose, rounds check patients make sure there in there rooms
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Home Health Aide
York Health Care
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan
Patient Care Technician
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- EKG, Phlebotomist, glucose finger stick, labeling specimens, patient care Cardiac care and floater pool
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Organized medical charts for patients by assembling new admission pages and adding appropriate pages to charts.
Nursing Assistant
Priority Care Staffing
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols
Home Health Aide
Nursing Personnel Home Care
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes to keep healthcare team updated
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, with dementia to address concerns and protect each person from any harm
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Care
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
Home Health Aide
Partners In Care
11.2011 - 11.2015
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchair's and preparing assistive devices
- Helped patients with daily routine, bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the coordinator especially in cases involving Alzheimer patients
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence
15938 US Highway 17 Townsend Georgia 31331National Certification - Patient Care Technician
Metropolitan Learning Institute
Rego Park, NYCertification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Metropolitan Learning Institute
Rego Park, NYBasic Life Support CPR
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
New York, NYSkills
- Documenting Behaviors
- Phlebotomy
- Recording Vital Signs
- Glucose Monitoring
- EKG
- Inpatients/Outpatient
Certification
- Home Health Aid Certified (HHA)
- Patient Care Technician Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Medical Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Associate Radiology
Kings County Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician Cardiac Telemetry
Maimonides Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Loyal Source (Maimonides Medical Center)
01.2021 - 05.2021
Patient Care Technician
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harlem Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
12.2019 - 01.2022
Nursing Assistant
Priority Care Staffing
10.2019 - 12.2019
Home Health Aide
Nursing Personnel Home Care
03.2019 - 12.2019
Home Health Aide
York Health Care
02.2019 - 12.2019
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Care
12.2017 - 01.2019
Home Health Aide
Partners In Care
11.2011 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence
National Certification - Patient Care Technician
Metropolitan Learning Institute
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Metropolitan Learning Institute
Basic Life Support CPR
Mount Sinai Beth Israel