Eliza Morris
Jamaica
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Associate known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and providing support for daily living activities. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Kings County Hospital Center
Brooklyn
06.2004 - Current
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as requested.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Performed basic clerical tasks such as answering phones, filing documents, scheduling appointments or preparing charts.
- Provided direct patient care and support services in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to inquiries from both staff members and families of patients.
- Ordered supplies necessary for providing quality patient care on an ongoing basis.
- Transported patients via wheelchair or stretcher to various locations throughout the facility as needed.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes following proper safety protocols.
- Took vital signs accurately using automated devices whenever possible.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for the patient by ensuring that all medical equipment is functioning properly and securely stored when not in use.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Phlebotomist
SUNY Downstate Hospital
Brooklyn
02.2012 - 08.2018
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Ensured the cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment and work area.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
Phlebotomist
Kings County Hospital Center
Brooklyn
06.2004 - 11.2011
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
Education
GED -
BROOKLYN ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Brooklyn, NY01-2000
Associate of Science -
Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NYBachelor of Arts -
Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Electronic medical records
- Emergency response
- Medical equipment maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Phlebotomist
SUNY Downstate Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2018
Patient Care Associate
Kings County Hospital Center
06.2004 - Current
Phlebotomist
Kings County Hospital Center
06.2004 - 11.2011
GED -
BROOKLYN ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Associate of Science -
Medgar Evers College
Bachelor of Arts -
Medgar Evers College
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