Deborah Sims
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Experienced Nursing assistant/ Patient care technician with 28+ years of hospital experience and a strong record of mentoring new staff, improving workflow efficiency, and supporting quality-of-care initiatives. Skilled in bedside care, diagnostic support, and patient advocacy, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and professionalism.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician
Atrium Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff.
- Accurately documented patient care activities in electronic health records.
- Supported nurses with medical procedures and administrative tasks.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained cleanliness by disinfecting equipment, emptying trash, cleaning surfaces, and changing linens.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities to promote wellness.
Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing as requested by the physician.
- Assisted nurses with cleaning G-tube, J-tube and regular catheter insertion.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Charlotte, North Carolina
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared and maintained sterile equipment for dialysis procedures.
- Operated dialysis machines for patient treatments and monitoring.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prime Staffing
New York, New York
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs for patient assessments and care plans.
- Fostered a compassionate environment to promote patient comfort and well-being.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Nurse Assistant/Patient Care Technician
UCONN Health Center
Farmington, CT
05.2005 - 10.2016
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Supported patients with mobility, dressing, and personal hygiene needs.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Responded promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Education
Patient Care Technician - PCT
National Healthcareer Association
Charlotte, NC11-2025
Nephrology Nursing Certification - Dialysis
Medical Training Institute of New York
New York, NY05-2020
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Hartford Adult Education
Hartford, CT03-1997
High School Diploma -
Hartford High School
Hartford, CT06-1993
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Sample collection and handling
- Venipuncture skills
- EKG interpretation
- Electronic health records management
- Patient care and support
- Vital signs assessment
Certification
CPR & BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician
Atrium Health
08.2023 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
02.2022 - 10.2022
Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
02.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prime Staffing
01.2018 - 10.2020
Nurse Assistant/Patient Care Technician
UCONN Health Center
05.2005 - 10.2016
Patient Care Technician - PCT
National Healthcareer Association
Nephrology Nursing Certification - Dialysis
Medical Training Institute of New York
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Hartford Adult Education
High School Diploma -
Hartford High School