Carelle Seaman-Ali
Mahopac,NY
Summary
Accomplished Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Montefiore Hospital, adept in vital signs monitoring and providing compassionate patient care. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction and safety, backed by strong skills in EKG and empathetic patient interaction. Excelled in streamlining healthcare workflows and improving care quality through effective patient observation and communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient-care-technician
Montefiore Hospital
10.2024 - 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.
- Performed glucose check and EKGs accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montefiore Hospital
11.2013 - 10.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and O2.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Belles Nurses Registry
07.2010 - 11.2013
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
- 1:1 sitter for Enhanced observation and Constant Observation patients.
- Ensure patient safety.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2013
- preparing rooms for admissions.
- Ensuring pts. safety.
- Feeding, Changing of newborn & toddlers.
- Obtaining and reporting vitals, glucose, abdominal growth & Head circumference to RN.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
Education
PCT Certification -
Gotham Per Diem INc.
Manhattan, NY09-2024
Certificate -
Big Apple Training
The Bronx, NY03-2010
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth Secondary School;
Dominica W.I06-2003
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- HIPAA compliance
- EKG
- Medical terminology knowledge
Timeline
Patient-care-technician
Montefiore Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montefiore Hospital
11.2013 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2013
Certified Nurse Assistant
Belles Nurses Registry
07.2010 - 11.2013
PCT Certification -
Gotham Per Diem INc.
Certificate -
Big Apple Training
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth Secondary School;
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