Charlize Tolliver
Fresh Meadows
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/Phlebotomist
Cornerstone Medical Arts Center
Queens
01.2026 - Current
- Monitoring and recording vital signs
- Performing fingers sticks
- Blood draws
- Toxicology
- Practicing infection control
- Documenting glucose
- Documenting care and procedures in eCR.
- Keep space clean , and sanitized
- Assist nurses with patient care tasks
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and comfort needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
The Pavilion at Queens for Rehabilitation & Nursing
Queens
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration) to ensure patient stability.
- Provided mobility assistance, including repositioning, transferring, and ambulation support.
- Assisted with feeding and hydration, ensuring patients received proper nutrition.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by following infection control protocols.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to nurses and medical staff.
- Supported patients with emotional and social needs, fostering a compassionate care environment
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Supported mobility by helping patients with walking and transfers.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
- Communicated regularly with nursing staff regarding changes in patient condition or needs.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to inquiries from both staff members and families of patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Cleaned rooms between patient admissions according to established guidelines for infection control.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Performed basic clerical tasks such as answering phones, filing documents, scheduling appointments or preparing charts.
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Holliswood Care Center
Queens
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration) to ensure patient stability.
- Provided mobility assistance, including repositioning, transferring, and ambulation support.
- Assisted with feeding and hydration, ensuring patients received proper nutrition.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by following infection control protocols.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to nurses and medical staff.
- Supported patients with emotional and social needs, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Supported patients with mobility, feeding, and personal hygiene tasks.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Home Health Aide
Royal Care
Jamaica
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted with mobility, including transfers, walking, and use of assistive devices.
- Administered medication reminders to ensure adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Prepared and served meals according to clients' dietary needs and preferences.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing living spaces.
- Offered companionship and emotional support through daily interaction and engagement.
- Monitored clients' health and reported any changes to family members or medical professionals.
- Monitored patient health by checking vital signs and reporting changes.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Home Health Aide
Elara Caring
Forest Hills
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal hygiene tasks.
- Helped clients move around the house, get in and out of bed, and use mobility aids.
- Reminded clients to take their medications at the appropriate times.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
- Performed basic cleaning tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and dishwashing.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Observed and reported any changes in the client's condition to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients on trips to medical appointments and grocery store runs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
Medical Receptionist/Front Desk
Wells lawrence MD
Hollis Hills
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Greeted and checked in patients, scheduling appointments and answering phone calls.
- Brought patients into rooms in a timely manner to ensure efficient workflow.
- Handled patient inquiries and maintained accurate records.
- Collected copays and tracked patient room assignments.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Greeted patients and visitors with professionalism in a busy healthcare environment.
- Managed appointment scheduling using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Assisted patients with completing necessary forms and documentation accurately.
- Handled patient inquiries and concerns with empathy and confidentiality.
- Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients seamlessly.
- Maintained organized patient records to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Supported billing processes by verifying insurance information efficiently.
- Ensured a clean and welcoming reception area for all visitors consistently.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
- Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
- Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
- Straightened up waiting room to maintain neat and organized space.
- Performed data entry tasks related to billing and collections procedures.
Education
Patient care technician -
Genesis medical training center
QueensCertified nursing assistant -
Fordham institute
QueensHigh school diploma or GED -
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
QueensSkills
- Assisting with ADLs
- Team collaboration
- Wound care assistance
- EMR/EHR
- Intake and output documentation
- Mobility assistance
- Catheter care
- Patient care
- Medical documentation
- Home health
- Vital signs
- Infection control
- Nursing home experience
- Vital signs monitoring
- Acute care
- Post-operative care
- Multitasking in a fast paced environment
- Long term care experience
- HIPAA
- Inpatient
- Electronic health records
- Compassionate support
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Data collection
- Wound care
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Patient observation
- Restocking supplies
- CPR certification
- Patient assistance
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection prevention
- Safety protocols
- High level of autonomy
- Qualified in patient transport
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Medical equipment operation
- Vitals documentation
- Information protection
- Professional bedside manner
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Body mechanics knowledge
- EKG interpretation
- Patient positioning
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Hospice and palliative care
- EMR updating
- Safety compliance
- Progress documentation
- Multitasking
- Verbal and written communication
- Medical terminology
- Basic life support
- Phlebotomy
Certification
- Home Care Aide Certification, 12/01/25, 12/01/27
- BLS Certification, 11/01/24, 11/01/26
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 11/01/24, 11/01/26
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- Heartsaver Certification
Willing To Relocate
- Brooklyn, NY
- Manhattan, NY
- Queens, NY
Timeline
CNA/Phlebotomist
Cornerstone Medical Arts Center
01.2026 - Current
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
The Pavilion at Queens for Rehabilitation & Nursing
09.2025 - 01.2026
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Holliswood Care Center
12.2024 - 09.2025
Home Health Aide
Royal Care
08.2024 - 12.2024
Home Health Aide
Elara Caring
06.2024 - 08.2024
Medical Receptionist/Front Desk
Wells lawrence MD
02.2024 - 05.2024
Patient care technician -
Genesis medical training center
Certified nursing assistant -
Fordham institute
High school diploma or GED -
Benjamin N Cardozo High School