Elizabeth Winkler
Homestead,FL
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with more than five years of experience in fast-paced hospitals. Expert in quickly and accurately collecting specimens using variety of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with over ten years of experience in hospital settings and long term facility.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, Florida
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Performs blood glucose testing according to hospital policy.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Assist new patient admissions with the RN.
- Assist with patient's hygiene.
- Assist with pre-op. patients for MRI, CT scan and transfer to other hospitallocation.
Clinical Partner II
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, FL
10.2016 - 02.2021
- Performs phlebotomy as directed by the RN.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Begins admission of patient as directed by RN.
- Orients patients and family to physical environment.
- Documented vital signs, height weight, allergies, observation of skin condition and other subjective information.
- Monitor and document restraints in collaboration with the RN assessment.
- Performs blood glucose testing according to hospital policy.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
CNA
The Palace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Miami, FL
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 8-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Fort Myers, FL
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for meal intake progress.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing such tasks as walking with gait belt and range of motion, effectively reducing daily burden on family members.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Developed rapport with patients to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 12-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Resident Care Assistant
Arden Courts of Ft. Myers
Fort Myers, FL
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Alzheimer/Dementia assessment
- Walk with resident using support equipments like gait belts, quad cane and wheelchair
- Ensured that daily meals were prepared in accordance with patient dietary restrictions.
- Provided assistance with daily grooming and bathing activities.
- Provided basic medical care to assist patients with daily activities.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for 12 patient rooms
- Worked with RN's to complete 8 Alzheimer and dementia patients daily treatments.
Education
Certification - Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Life Line Med. Training
Miami, FL10.2021
Associate of Arts - Pre - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL2019
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Western Wyoming Community College
Rock Springs, WY2012
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Specimen labeling procedures
- First Aid/CPR
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Measuring vital statistics
- Medical office administration
- Clerical Support
Certification
- CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Home Health Aid (HHA)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022
Clinical Partner II
Baptist Health South Florida
10.2016 - 02.2021
CNA
The Palace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2015 - 10.2016
Resident Care Assistant
Arden Courts of Ft. Myers
11.2014 - 03.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Keepers Home Care
01.2014 - 07.2015
Certification - Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Life Line Med. Training
Associate of Arts - Pre - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Western Wyoming Community College
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