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Kenisha Otaris

Boca Raton,FL

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. Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills. Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Veranda Club
Boca Raton, FL
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.

Patient Care Technician

Assisting Hands
Boca Raton, FL
12.2020 - 02.2023
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
  • Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
  • Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
  • Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
12-2022

High School Diploma -

Olympic Heights Community High School
Boca Raton, FL
05-2019

Skills

  • Feeding Assistance
  • Restocking supplies
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emergency Response
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Patient Education
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Observation
  • Data Collection
  • Corrective Action Planning

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Veranda Club
02.2023 - 08.2024

Patient Care Technician

Assisting Hands
12.2020 - 02.2023

Associate of Arts -

Palm Beach State College

High School Diploma -

Olympic Heights Community High School

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