Dorothy Kinard
Washington,United States
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation. I am also service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Howard University Hospital
2024 - 2025
- Assisted nursing staff in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to ensure timely medical interventions.
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control procedures to prevent the spread of diseases within the healthcare setting.
- Coordinated patient transportation for tests and procedures, optimizing workflow efficiency in high-demand situations.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
Patient Care Tech
GWU Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Record vital signs and prepare patients for PT and OT
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician
- Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse
- Assist nurses or physicians with the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum
- Carry out phlebotomy tasks and insert/remove IVs
- Assisting trauma, TBI, and stroke patients
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Feed patients and/or assist patients with eating and drinking
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients needs.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Change bed linens and make beds
Private Duty CNA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Activities of daily living care
- Exercise range of motion and walking
- Administer medication
- Monitor patients health
- Maintain a clean and safe environment
- Prepare meal
- Light housework
Clinical Associate
Sibley Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients needs
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rare, as directed by medical/nursing staff
- Communicate with patients for need of assistance or social/emotional support
- Feed patients and assist patients with feeding and drinking needs
- Change bed linens or make beds
- Record height and weight of patients
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Workforce Program
Medical Assistant Certificate - undefined
Career Applied Training
Diploma - undefined
Dunbar Senior HS
Washington, DCPatient Care Tech
Washington, DCSkills
- Communication
- Time Management
- Compassion
- Teamwork
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient positioning
Timeline
Patient Care Tech
GWU Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2023
Private Duty CNA
01.2015 - 01.2018
Clinical Associate
Sibley Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
Medical Assistant Certificate - undefined
Career Applied Training
Diploma - undefined
Dunbar Senior HS
Patient Care Technician
Howard University Hospital
2024 - 2025
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Workforce Program
Patient Care Tech