Gina Hollon
Uniondale,NY
Summary
Dedicated Health Services Professional with 12 years experience servicing and caring for patients of all capacities. Strong knowledge of healthcare administration laws, compliance and HIPPA. Expert communicator with patient relations issues or concerns. Able to resolve conflicts to promote winning outcomes for all parties involved.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Associate, Patient Care Associate
Mercy Medical Center
Rockville Centre, NY
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Assists with transfer of patient to a bed, wheelchair or stretcher utilizing patient care equipment safely as needed
- Performs and maintains competencies related to EKG's, glucose testing and phlebotomy
- Answers call bells promptly and participates in customer service activities
- Documentation in the Electronic Medical Records (Epic)
- Provided high-quality patient care by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on clinical best practices through continuous professional development.
- Promoted a positive clinic environment with excellent communication skills, teamwork initiatives, and attention to detail.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
Nurse Technician
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Obtained vital signs
- Inventory of Medical Supplies
- Transport fetal demise to pathology
- Assist patient in peri-care
- Transport patient to and from clinical areas
- Ensure high quality care around the clock
- Place patient on fetal monitor
- Glucose Monitoring
Nursing Assistant
Northwell Health FlexStaff
All Northwell Health Locations
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Transported patients using wheelchairs and stretchers to various units
- Ensured high quality, 12 hour care for all patients in Labor & Delivery, Mother & Baby care
- Administered nursing care under direct supervision to assigned patients
- Provided hygienic care to patient and assisted with activities of daily living
- Reported observations and unusual conditions of patients to registered nurse
- Prepared unit, patient rooms and patient beds for receiving admissions, transfers and emergencies
- Performs and documents vital signs, I&O, rounding, maintaining of turn schedules while optimizing patient mobility and skin integrity
- Keep inventory of medical supplies
- Assist in transporting patients from ASU unit to assigned room
- Maintain a sterile environment practicing surgical sepsis
- Perform Venipuncture, EKG's, urinalysis, preoperative and postoperative care
- Kept inventory of medical supplies.
Rehabilitation Assistant
A. Holly Patterson Extended Care
Uniondale, NY
04.2007 - 04.2016
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients
- Washes equipment and participates in ensuring that work areas are clean
- Replenishes supplies, as necessary.
Nurse Technician Certified Nursing Assistant
NYU Winthrop Langone University Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Obtain vital signs
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, performing regular room cleanings and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported postoperative recovery by promptly addressing complications, assessing progress, and adjusting treatments as needed.
- Expedited diagnostic testing procedures by collecting specimens such as blood samples accurately and efficiently.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
Nursing Assistant
Nyu Langone
Mineola
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Provided effective pre-and post-operative care by preparing patients for surgery, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with pain management techniques.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Nursing Assistant
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Central Sterilization Technology Program -
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY01.2019
Certified Phlebotomist Program -
Access Careers
Hempstead, NY10.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY05.2018
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Supply Restocking
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Light Housekeeping
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Feeding
- Electronic Charting
- Quality Assurance
- Catheter Care
- Behavior Redirection
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- HIPAA
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Client Documentation
- Patient Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Medical Terminology
- Empathy and Compassion
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Self-Motivation
- Attention to Detail
- HIPAA Compliance
- Surgical Preparation
- Patient Observation
- Bedsore Prevention
- CPR Certification
- CNA Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Universal Precautions
- Patient Positioning
- Transporting Patients
- Patient Care Quality
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Vital Signs
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Nyu Langone
08.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Associate, Patient Care Associate
Mercy Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
Nurse Technician Certified Nursing Assistant
NYU Winthrop Langone University Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2023
Nurse Technician
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2019
Nursing Assistant
Northwell Health FlexStaff
08.2018 - 08.2020
Rehabilitation Assistant
A. Holly Patterson Extended Care
04.2007 - 04.2016
Central Sterilization Technology Program -
Long Island University
Certified Phlebotomist Program -
Access Careers
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Farmingdale State College