Ciara Anderson
Baltimore,MD
Summary
I am a compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. I am compassionate and known for high productivity and efficient task completion.
I am skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and post-operative care. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Davita Dialysis Center
Baltimore, US
09.2024 - Current
- Help patients prepare to get on as well as off of the dialysis machines.
- Assess the patient while receiving treatment.
- Monitor patients for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in their condition, and obtain necessary care for medical concerns.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, US
09.2019 - Current
- Draw patients' blood, insert Foley catheters, insert IVs, and assist with daily EKG, ADLs, and KGs
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans for each need.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare team members to provide quality care to hospitalized patients.
- Monitored patient progress and reported any concerns to the healthcare team.
Patient Care Technician
MedStar Franklin Square Surgery Center
Baltimore, US
11.2021 - 05.2023
- I draw patient's blood, insert foleys, conduct COVID swabs, and EKGs.
- Supplied, collected, and emptied patient bedpans frequently.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
GNA/CNA
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
Baltimore, US
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies.
- Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation, and mobility.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables, and surgical tables.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
OAKCREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Parkville, US
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Assist residents in daily ADLs.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Dietary Aide
Mercy Medical Center
Baltimore, US
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation, and food handling guidelines.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold storage areas.
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.
Education
Certification in CNA/GNA -
Caroline center
Baltimore, MD04.2018
High School Diploma - Business
Patterson High School
Baltimore, MD01.2011
Skills
- Blood glucose testing
- Vital Signs
- Caregiving
- ADL support
- EKG interpretation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- CPR certification
- IV insertion
- Specimen collection
Certification
- Dialysis Technician 01/2025
- CPR & First Aid
- Medication Technician
- CNA/GNA
- CNA CPR
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Additionalinformation - Skillssummary
- 6 years of customer service
- 3 years in the health care field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail
- Extremely productive in a high volume, high stress environment
- Handled customer inquiries and solved problems
- Certificate in Microsoft Word
- Enthusiastic and cooperative
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Davita Dialysis Center
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
MedStar Franklin Square Surgery Center
11.2021 - 05.2023
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
GNA/CNA
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2019
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
OAKCREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
04.2018 - 09.2018
Dietary Aide
Mercy Medical Center
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Dialysis Technician 01/2025
- CPR & First Aid
- Medication Technician
- CNA/GNA
- CNA CPR
Certification in CNA/GNA -
Caroline center
High School Diploma - Business
Patterson High School
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