Danielle Daley
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
|Proactive and well trained Patient Care Technician with more than four years of administrative, clinical and clerical healthcare experience.
|Exceptional soft skills, with an ability to adapt to various models of care and provide compassionate patient centered care focused on comfort and safety.
|Passionate about professional development and future learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Kings County Hospital Center
05.2022 - Current
- Records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and other vital signs as directed by medical/nursing staff.
- Maintains clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Upholds confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Sanitizes, restocks and organizes exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performs point of care testings, such as fingersticks, UCGs, EKGs and blood sampling collection.
- Reviews medical providers' availability and schedules patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
- Directs patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for provider's examinations.
- Utilizes effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with medical providers, nursing staff and patients.
- Collects biological specimens for ordered tests and transports specimens to laboratory.
- Acts as a chaperone for medical providers during physical examinations, to ensure the maintenance of dignity and safety for patients.
Patient Care Technician
Maimonides Medical Center (Loyal Source Staffing)
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to registered nursing staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Patient Care Technician
NYC Health + Hospitals (Acuity International)
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided 1:1 and close observation care to high risk patients
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Covid-19 Testing
Los Angeles School District
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Administered and interpreted COVID-19 nasal swab tests, including PCR and rapid tests.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Gathered mandatory information from patients and verifies their identities.
- Adhered to strict Covid-19 protocols.
- Labeled and prepared specimens for shipment to laboratory facilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Covid-19 Relief
New York City Health And Hospitals
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Measured Covid-19 positive patients' vital signs twice a day.
- Conducted safety and wellness checks every 2-4 hours.
- Escalated any change in patient's condition to the staff nurse.
- Assisted staff nurse with intake and discharges of patients.
- Delivered meals to the patients' rooms.
- Assisted patients with Covid-19 self test kits.
- Adhered to strict Covid-19 protocols.
- Obtained client medical history, including symptoms and allergies.
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Home Care
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted patients with various activities of daily living; including: toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding and exercise/range of motion exercises.
- Followed patient's care plan directives as recommended or instructed by nurse.
- Maintained a sanitary environment and performed regular light housekeeping duties.
- Ensured safe, healthy, clean, and uplifting patient environment at home.
- Assisted patient by accompanying them to doctor's visits, shopping, and other errands.
Education
EKG And Phlebotomy
Next Step Institute of Health And Learning
02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Next Step Institute of Health And Learning
Brooklyn, NY12.2020
Skills
- OSHA and HIPPA regulation training
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office Administration
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- NHA- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Kings County Hospital Center
05.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Maimonides Medical Center (Loyal Source Staffing)
01.2022 - 05.2022
Patient Care Technician
NYC Health + Hospitals (Acuity International)
10.2021 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant - Covid-19 Testing
Los Angeles School District
05.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant - Covid-19 Relief
New York City Health And Hospitals
02.2021 - 05.2021
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Home Care
01.2018 - 01.2021
EKG And Phlebotomy
Next Step Institute of Health And Learning
Certified Nursing Assistant
Next Step Institute of Health And Learning