Elaina Laster
Queens,NY
Summary
Well-qualified healthcare professional adept at managing specimens, assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills. Certified in Phlebotomy, Certified Patient Care Technician and Certified Nurses Assistant.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
New York Presbyterian Cornell - Weill Center
Manhattan, NY
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs and documenting observations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Patient Care Technician
Davita Kidney Care Center
Bronx, NY
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs pre/ post treatment and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from pre and post dialysis treatment.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Collected and transported blood specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- utilized vacuum tubes, syringes and venipuncture butterfly methods to draw blood from veins
- Provided complete Dialysis treatment on all assigned patients.
- Sanitized, Primed, monitored and discontinued dialysis treatment.
- Performed cannulation of patient dialysis access.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06.2017
Skills
- Vital Signs Collection
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Safety Management
- Basic Life Support
- Universal Precautions
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
New York Presbyterian Cornell - Weill Center
02.2021 - Current
Certified Patient Care Technician
Davita Kidney Care Center
07.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
Lehman College of The City University of New York