Carole Bookal
Yeadon,PA
Summary
Highly-skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with 10 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care to patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
New York Presbyterian
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Certified Nursing Assistant
New York Presbyterian
04.2010 - 10.2012
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Delivered high-quality care to patient in the Step Down unit,
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wartburg Nursing Home
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
Education
No Degree - Certificate of Completion
Big Apple Training
The Bronx, NY05.1999
High School Diploma -
Ardenne High School
Kingston Jamaica06.1982
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Drawing Blood
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
- On-Site Testing
- Active Listening
- Specimen Collection and Storage
- Patient Confidentiality
- Answering Questions
Timeline
Phlebotomist
New York Presbyterian
05.2012 - 02.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
New York Presbyterian
04.2010 - 10.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wartburg Nursing Home
02.2008 - 03.2010
No Degree - Certificate of Completion
Big Apple Training
High School Diploma -
Ardenne High School
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