Jonathan Hernandez
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated PCA with a commitment to optimal patient care and support. Skilled in specimen collection, room cleaning, and dietary management. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a dependable, forward-thinking approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York
03.2008 - Current
- Routinely checked and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores and guarantee patient safety
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Assessed patient needs and implemented activities and counseling to guide progress
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Updated patient charts while maintaining client confidentiality with Epic
- Assisted physicians and nurses with basic wound care by preparing slings, stockings and bandages
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name
- Tested patient cardiac activity with specialized equipment to conduct tests such as echocardiograms, phonocardiograms and electrocardiograms.
Support Associate
St. Luke's Hospital
New York
01.2001 - 03.2006
- Maintained and replenished supplies for ER rooms including level 1 trauma room
- Provided transportation for patients from ER to patients rooms.
Education
GED -
EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT
The Bronx, NYSkills
- Nursing
- Client documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Organizational skills
- Flexible
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Conflict mediation
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Patient positioning understanding
- Medical device products and services
- Medical Terminology
- Care plan assessment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Phlebotomy
- Family Support
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Mount Sinai Hospital
03.2008 - Current
Support Associate
St. Luke's Hospital
01.2001 - 03.2006
GED -
EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT