FELICIA MCCOWN
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Medcerts
Livonia, MI10-2024
High School Diploma -
Granby High School
Norfolk, VA06-2006
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- ADL support
- Information Protection
- Basic nursing care
- Feeding Assistance
- Restocking supplies
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient Services
- Catheter Care
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcare Association.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Leigh Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Medcerts
High School Diploma -
Granby High School
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