Carline Zephirin
Auburn,GA
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience at Northside Forsyth Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective teamwork. Trained new staff, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring high-quality care delivery. CPR certified, committed to facilitating smooth transitions in patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Northside Forsyth Hospital
06.2008 - 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.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Nursing Assistant
Golden Living Medical Arts
07.2005 - 06.2008
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GANo Degree - Nursing Science
Mercer University
Macon, GA12-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
York College
Jamaica, NY06-2003
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Northside Forsyth Hospital
06.2008 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Golden Living Medical Arts
07.2005 - 06.2008
No Degree - Nursing
Georgia Gwinnett College
No Degree - Nursing Science
Mercer University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
York College
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