Hi, I’m
Jacqueline Umejei
Nurse Technician
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Compassionate patient care professional offers 15 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and charting accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital (Samba Agency)
Patient Care Technician
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Obtain and document patient vital signs, I &O's, simple dressing changes, specimen collection, and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maximize patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking (ADL's), assist with meals, errands, and transporting of patients.
- Support RN with insertion and removal of peripheral IV catheters, indwelling and external urinary catheters, application and care of colostomy bags and binders,
- Monitor, track, and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
US Wellness
COVID-19 Tester/Biometric Screener
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Perform sample collection, rapid antigen testing and PCR testing
- Perform finger sticks using Cholestech LDX machines to calculate total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose
- Review results and provide health education to participants while maintaining their privacy.
Guided Steps Inc
Independent Living Skills Trainer
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Coached individuals on navigating complex healthcare systems to obtain appropriate services and resources effectively.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits through coaching on nutrition education, exercise routines, and stress reduction techniques.
- Taught effective communication skills to help clients advocate for themselves when interacting with service providers or employers.
- Maintained thorough documentation of services provided for accountability purposes and ongoing program evaluation.
Harlem Hospital Center (Navitas Agency)
Patient Care Technician
04.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Maine Medical Center (Krucial Staffing)
Travel Patient Care Technician, ER
08.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus ( Acuity Staffing)
Patient Care Technician
10.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Manor Care (SNAP Nurse Agency)
Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Bellevue Hospital ( Eminent Staffing/ Talen4Health
Psychiatric Patient Care Technician
09.2020 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms and group living areas
Arden Court Memory Care And Alzheimer Assisted Living
Nurse Technician (SNAP Nurse Agency)
06.2020 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Assist Registered Nurse to provide direct, indirect, and non-patient care responsibilities
- Assists patients in dressing/undressing, bathing, or eating
- Performs EKG's, collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.
Hackensack Meridian Health (Acute Care Facility)
Patient Care Technician
05.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients during coordinated workshops.
Cleveland Clinic Hospital ( Acute Care)
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
08.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Memorial Healthcare System (Acute Care)
Patient Care Assistant ( Cardiac Step- Down Unit)
08.2010 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Performed routine and emergency EKG.
St. John's Riverside Hospital (Acute Care)
Certified Nursing Assistant (Med- Surg/ Tele)
01.2008 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Education
Hostos Community College CUNYThe Bronx, NY
Associate of Arts: Community Behavioral Health
06.2014
ABC Training CenterThe Bronx, NY
Certified Patient Care Technician (NHA): Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG
07.2012
American Heart AssociationTeaneck, NJ
BLS And CPR Certified
09.2023
Long- Term Care Ombudsman of NJHackensack, NJ
Certified Long Term Care Volunteer Advocate
01.2023
Bellevue NYHHCNew York, NY
from Preventing And Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS)
09.2020
Brain Injury Association of America
from Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)
06.2024
Skills
- Cheerful, energetic, enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn new knowledge/skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Excellent communicator and problem solver
- Proven ability to work effectively with people from variety of backgrounds
- Emotional intelligence
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time off401k matchPersonal development programsTimeline
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital (Samba Agency)
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Harlem Hospital Center (Navitas Agency)
04.2023 - 06.2023
Independent Living Skills Trainer
Guided Steps Inc
01.2023 - Current
Travel Patient Care Technician, ER
Maine Medical Center (Krucial Staffing)
08.2022 - 10.2022
COVID-19 Tester/Biometric Screener
US Wellness
06.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus ( Acuity Staffing)
10.2021 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care (SNAP Nurse Agency)
05.2021 - 10.2021
Psychiatric Patient Care Technician
Bellevue Hospital ( Eminent Staffing/ Talen4Health
09.2020 - 03.2023
Nurse Technician (SNAP Nurse Agency)
Arden Court Memory Care And Alzheimer Assisted Living
06.2020 - 08.2020
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health (Acute Care Facility)
05.2019 - 06.2020
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic Hospital ( Acute Care)
08.2018 - 01.2019
Patient Care Assistant ( Cardiac Step- Down Unit)
Memorial Healthcare System (Acute Care)
08.2010 - 08.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant (Med- Surg/ Tele)
St. John's Riverside Hospital (Acute Care)
01.2008 - 04.2010
Hostos Community College CUNY
Associate of Arts: Community Behavioral Health
ABC Training Center
Certified Patient Care Technician (NHA): Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG
American Heart Association
BLS And CPR Certified
Long- Term Care Ombudsman of NJ
Certified Long Term Care Volunteer Advocate
Bellevue NYHHC
from Preventing And Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS)
Brain Injury Association of America
from Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)
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