Angelina Banks
New Albany,OH
Summary
Accomplished Patient Care Assistant with a proven track record at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Mount Carmel New Albany, excelling in vital signs monitoring and emotional support. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and compassionate care. Skilled in infection control and patient monitoring, consistently prioritizing patient safety and confidentiality. Dedicated to providing every patient with top-notch service and support through high-quality care and efficient management of unit documentation. Collaborative and team-oriented with healthcare staff to effectively contribute to patient needs. Detail-oriented and methodical in tracking changing conditions, collecting biological samples and ambulating patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patent Care Assistant
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital
04.2018 - Current
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
- Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Nisonger Center
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Patient Care Assistant
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
- Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH05.2024
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Written and verbal communication
- Emotional Support
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Multitasking ability
- Basic Life Support
- Documentation
- Patient Monitoring
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Organizational Skills
- Compassionate Care
- ADL support
- Mobility Assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Infection Control
Certification
- Nursing License - 06/2024
Timeline
Patent Care Assistant
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Nisonger Center
09.2016 - 04.2018
Patient Care Assistant
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
06.2015 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
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