Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Cleopatra Best

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 20+ years of healthcare experience. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, ambulating patients and performing wound care. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician Med/Surgical Technician

Brookdale Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
12.2017 - Current
  • Monitor vital signs, collect biological specimens, clean and sanitize rooms and equipment
  • Support patient skin care, ambulate patients, promote patient comfort
  • Interview patients, respond to calls, lights
  • Assist wound-care specialist, test and record blood glucose levels
  • Assist with Med-Sitter monitoring, perform EKGs and phlebotomy
  • Assist with translation, perform clerical duties, help with patients' goals to increase independence
  • Maintain clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay
  • Document patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

CNA

Ruby Weston Manor Nursing Home
Brooklyn, NY
04.2017 - 11.2017
  • Monitored vital signs, collect biological specimens, clean and sanitize rooms and equipment
  • Supported patient skin care, ambulate patients, promote patient comfort
  • Interviewed patients, respond to calls lights
  • Assisted with feeding & game activities
  • Recorded vital sign, perform clerical duties, help with patients' goals to increase independence
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their admission stay
  • Document patient information and care activities in electronic health record

Patient Care Technician

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital
Bronx, NY
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • Obtained patient vital signs, perform minor housekeeping tasks, administer electrocardiogram
  • monitored blood pressure and heart rates, work closely with doctor and nurse
  • Escorted patients to appointments, collect and transport specimens to the laboratory
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting glucose testing
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals

PCA/Med-Surg

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Manhattan, NY
05.2005 - 06.2015
  • Monitored vital signs, collect biological specimens, clean and sanitize rooms and equipment
  • Implemented infection control protocols effectively, reducing the spread of illness within the facility
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes
  • Transported food trays and aided with feeding
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

Education

Associate of Science Respiratory Therapy -

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
09-2021

High School Diploma -

Samuel J Tilden H.S
05.1996

Skills

  • Fluent in English & Spanish
  • Calm under pressure
  • Committed team player
  • Healthcare Expertise
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Bedsore Prevention

Certification

  • CPR
  • Phlebotomy
  • PCT
  • EKG

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Patient Care Technician Med/Surgical Technician

Brookdale Hospital
12.2017 - Current

CNA

Ruby Weston Manor Nursing Home
04.2017 - 11.2017

Patient Care Technician

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital
12.2016 - 03.2017

PCA/Med-Surg

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
05.2005 - 06.2015

Associate of Science Respiratory Therapy -

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York

High School Diploma -

Samuel J Tilden H.S

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