Karen Goodkin
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated to providing every patient with top-notch service and support through high-quality care and efficient management of unit documentation. Collaborative and team-oriented with healthcare staff to effectively contribute to patient needs. Detail-oriented and methodical in tracking changing conditions, collecting biological samples and ambulating patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Nazareth Hospital
10.2001 - Current
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
- Logged and filed classified documents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Philadelphia, PA06.1996
Skills
- Healthcare Operations
- Mobility Devices
- Equipment Disinfection
- Supply Restocking
- Patient Safety
- Infection Control
- Specimen Transportation
- Nursing Assistance
- Ambulating Patients
- Isolation Precautions
- Documentation
- Organizational Skills
- OSHA Compliance
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Nazareth Hospital
10.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
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