JaQuay James
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience, excelling in patient care and monitoring. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and deliver critical support in high-pressure environments. Skilled in EKG administration and adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Strong critical thinking and communication skills drive success in complex medical settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital Pittsburgh UPMC
02.2025 - Current
- Accurately obtain and monitor blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature and oxygen saturation at scheduled intervals
- Assist at the bedside with suction setup, tubing placement, and positioning, while promptly reporting alarms or any changes in secretions
- Implement turning schedules, apply protective dressings as directed and monitor for signs of pressure injuries
- Precisely record fluids, urine, stool and other outputs to support effective fluid balance management
- Operate and assist with the use of low-air-loss beds, specialty mattresses, and compressions devices
Medical Assistant
Stoll Medical Group
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Assist with patient preparation by obtaining vital signs, verifying identification and procedures, and ensuring gowning and positioning
- Perform EKGs as part of preoperative cardiac evaluations when ordered
- Monitor vital signs, level of consciousness, pain levels and dressing sites during the recovery period
- Assist with surgical equipment setup, cleaning, and ensuring proper functioning of patient monitoring devices
- Maintain strict sterile and clean field protocols to protect surgical patients
Advanced Patient Care Technician
West Penn Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted in the successful treatment of patients with complex medical conditions by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Properly attach leads, monitor cardiac rhythm, identify abnormal findings, and promptly notify the nursing staff
- Prepare supplies for line insertions, monitor IV sites, and report complications such as infiltration or phlebitis
- Increased efficiency in diagnostic testing processes by accurately collecting specimens for laboratory analysis following strict protocol guidelines.
- Maintained a safe working environment, adhering to infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment.
Education
No Degree - Medical Administrative Assistant
Charleston Job Corps Center
Charleston. WV08.2018
High School Diploma -
Avonworth High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.2016
Skills
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Administration and Reporting
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital Pittsburgh UPMC
02.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Stoll Medical Group
08.2023 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
09.2022 - 08.2023
Advanced Patient Care Technician
West Penn Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2022
No Degree - Medical Administrative Assistant
Charleston Job Corps Center
High School Diploma -
Avonworth High School
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