Avadawn Whittaker
Brooklyn
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Technician at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, skilled in patient care and documentation. Successfully implemented fall prevention strategies, enhancing patient safety. Proficient in phlebotomy and EKG, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care. Committed to healthcare ethics and effective communication in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Technician
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
04.2007 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities.
- Monitor vital signs, fingersticks, and weight then report results to healthcare team.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies, reducing patient injuries and increasing overall safety within the healthcare facility.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed reports on patient status during change-of-shift handovers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas and equipment.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene needs.
- Responsible for doing phlebotomy on unit, as well as EKG.
- Responsible for documenting patient's activities of daily living.
- Assist with 1:1, or 2:1 coverages
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Followed protocols for infection control and safety procedures diligently.
- Participated in training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Long Island University Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY05-2025
Associate of Science - Science
Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY05-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient transportation
- Healthcare ethics
- Documentation
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
Timeline
Nurse Technician
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
04.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Long Island University Brooklyn
Associate of Science - Science
Medgar Evers College