Cynthia Ricketts
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Certified in Nursing Assistant and NHA Certified in Patient Care Technician.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician (Phlebotomy)
South Brooklyn Health
07.2023 - Current
- Fostered clean and hygienic environment, reducing risk of infections.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary punctures.
- Work with patients and healthcare providers to ensure high quality of service.
- Possess excellent patient-relation stills, having a gentle touch and ability to alleviate patient anxiety
Patient Care Technician
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oceanview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2004 - 08.2023
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Patient Care Technician (GYN)
ETEAM Agency (Coney Island Hospital)
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Chaperone for patients receiving a pelvic or vaginal exam or procedure such as Pap smear and test for various sexual transmitted infections (vaginitis panel, chlamydia
- Performed urine pregnancy tests and dipstick
- Performed phlebotomy, print and labels specimens accurately
- Prepared examination rooms and prepare instruments and equipment for procedures
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
LPN Intern
Eastern Suffolk Boces
03.2007 - 08.2008
- Monitor basic patient health such as vital signs and overall condition.
- Clean, dress and change wound dressings
- Observing patients under treatment to identify progress, side effects of medications etc.
- Record patient’s medical history accurately
- Administer injections, prescribed medication
Education
Completion Certificate - Phlebotomy And EKG
Kingsborough Community College Continuing Educatio
Brooklyn, NY11 2019
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Central Islip, NY7 2008
Certified Nurses Aide - Nurses Aide
Caliber Training Institute
New York, NY10 2003
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY5 2001
Skills
- CPR Certified by American Heart Association
- Empathy
- Communication Skill
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment completing multiple tasks
- Collect and properly record vital signs
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Charting expertise
- Collecting specimens
- Catheter change and preparation
- Assisting with personal grooming
Timeline
Patient Care Technician (Phlebotomy)
South Brooklyn Health
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician (GYN)
ETEAM Agency (Coney Island Hospital)
07.2022 - 07.2023
Patient Care Technician
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
04.2021 - 08.2023
LPN Intern
Eastern Suffolk Boces
03.2007 - 08.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oceanview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2004 - 08.2023
Completion Certificate - Phlebotomy And EKG
Kingsborough Community College Continuing Educatio
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Certified Nurses Aide - Nurses Aide
Caliber Training Institute
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
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