Isha Collins
Elmira,NY
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Arnot Ogden Healthcare Facility, excelling in patient care and support. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and ensure environmental cleanliness while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Strong communicator and team player, committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in fast-paced settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Arnot Ogden Healthcare Facility
Elmira, NY
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted Registered Nurses with delegated patient care tasks
- Monitored vital signs and observed patient condition
- Assisted with patient mobility, transfers, and positioning
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized patient care areas
- Followed hospital policies, infection control standards, and safety procedures
- Communicated changes in patient status promptly to nursing staff
- Respected patient rights, privacy, and dignity
Environmental Services Worker / Housekeeper
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Elmira, NY
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas according to hospital protocols
- Performed terminal cleaning for discharged patients
- Properly disposed of biohazard, trash, and linen materials
- Used cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and correctly
- Followed infection control standards to reduce the spread of illness
- Responded promptly to cleaning requests and spills
- Always maintained patient privacy and confidentiality
- Worked collaboratively with nursing and clinical staff
Home Health Aide
Shire Senior Living
Rochester, NY
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Maintained clean, safe, and sanitary living environments
- Assisted with mobility, transfers, and repositioning
- Observed and reported changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition
- Followed infection control practices and proper hand hygiene
- Provided compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care
Education
Practical Nursing (PN) Program -
Greater Southern Tier BOCES
Elmira, NY04-2026
GED -
Greater Southern Tier BOCES
Elmira, NY07.2016
Skills
- Patient Care & Support
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Infection Control & PPE
- Patient Mobility & Transfers
- Environmental Cleanliness & Safety
- Communication & Teamwork
- Time Management
- HIPAA & Confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
Arnot Ogden Healthcare Facility
04.2021 - Current
Environmental Services Worker / Housekeeper
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2022
Home Health Aide
Shire Senior Living
10.2014 - 04.2016
Practical Nursing (PN) Program -
Greater Southern Tier BOCES
GED -
Greater Southern Tier BOCES