Destiny Allen
Jacksonville,United States
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
St. Vincent Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
04.2022 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs also blood sugar and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Patient Transporter
St Vincent Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Analyzed patients' medical conditions to identify proper mode of transport.
Home Health Aide
All Ways Caring HomeCare
Jacksonville, FL
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Patient Transporter
Sodexo
Jacksonville, FL
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Analyzed patients' medical conditions to identify proper mode of transport.
Education
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson High School
Jacksonville, FL06.2015
Skills
- Patient Transport
- Patient Lifting
- Patient Information Collection
- Taking Vital Signs
- Assisting with Daily Living
- IV Discontinuation
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Health Maintenance
- Memory Care
- Caregiving
- Senior Care
- Hospice care
- EMR Systems
- Infection Control Training
- Bedside Manner
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
St. Vincent Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Patient Transporter
St Vincent Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
All Ways Caring HomeCare
11.2019 - 03.2021
Patient Transporter
Sodexo
08.2016 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson High School
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