Ilham Krouwe Yussif
Bronx,USA
Summary
Compassionate patient care technician with extensive experience in patient-centered care and clinical monitoring, experienced at enhancing resident comfort and recovery in high-volume settings. Proven track record of building strong relationships with patients and families, ensuring compliance with care plans, and maintaining meticulous EMR documentation. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and effective communication, with a commitment to fostering safe and supportive environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
NYC Health + Hospitals
New York, NY
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical personnel promptly.
- Transported patients safely to and from treatment areas within the facility.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
RN Express Agency / The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center
Bronx, USA
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Deliver daily care and support for up to 10+ residents per shift in a high-volume facility
- Monitor vital signs (BP, temperature, pulse, respiration, O2 saturation) and promptly alert nurses to abnormalities
- Assist with ambulation, toileting, feeding, bathing, and repositioning of patients
- Maintain accurate records and support documentation in EMR systems
- Collaborate closely with RNs and therapists to enhance patient comfort and recovery
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care activities.
- Provided personal hygiene support to residents at The Plaza Rehab.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and medical personnel.
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Private Residences
New York, USA
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided one-on-one support for elderly and chronically ill clients in home settings
- Assisted with medication reminders, wound care, ADLs, meal prep, and mobility support
- Built strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families to support emotional wellbeing
- Ensured compliance with care plans and communicated updates to nurses and family caregivers
- Promoted safe environments through fall risk monitoring and infection control practices
Education
BACHELOR DEGREE - NURSING
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY 01.2025 - 08.2025
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care & Advocacy
- Clinical Vital Signs Monitoring
- Infection Prevention & PPE Protocols
- Basic Wound Care & Mobility Assistance
- EMR & Documentation
- CPR & Emergency Response
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Multitasking Under Pressure
- Team Collaboration
- Specimen collection
- Patient assistance
- ADL support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Active
- Phlebotomy Technician, Active
- EKG Technician, Active
- Patient Care Technician (PCT), Active
- Home Health Aide (HHA), Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS, AHA), Active
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
NYC Health + Hospitals
06.2025 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
RN Express Agency / The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center
03.2025 - 07.2025
BACHELOR DEGREE - NURSING
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
01.2025 - 08.2025
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Private Residences
01.2021 - 08.2024