Joshua Borlay
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate healthcare professional with a diverse background, including roles at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital and TRIO Student Support Services. Excelled in patient care, data management, safety objectives, and information confidentiality. Skilled in ADL support and patient observation, demonstrating a commitment to pay attention to detail and support colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored and prepare patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assist with medical procedure
- Ensure patient care aligns with regulatory compliance and ICH GCP guidelines
- Document and update both medical records and care activity via electronic and manual documentation with EMR systems such as Cerner Powerchart
Patient Transporter
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and ensure the highest level of patient safety is achieved
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Communicated with patients, family members and healthcare staff to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Supported medical staff during patient examinations in accordance with company policy.
- Kept patient information and records secure by using private hospital databases and withholding information from outside sources.
- Help facilitate patient check-in and check-out via patient admissions and discharge
Academic Advisor
TRIO Student Support Services
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
- Database management across various software to ensure personal information of students remains secure
- Recruit new students who show interest in post-secondary education to enroll in the program
Research Assistant
McNair Scholars Program
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Coordinated, support, and conduct laboratory projects and research experiments.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Set and oversee quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Collect, organize, and evaluate data obtained from observations in research trials
Education
Master of Science - Medical Physiology
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN07-2022
Skills
- ADL support
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Data management and analysis
- Project management and communication
- Quality Control
- Technical Support
Accomplishments
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
- National Society of Leadership and Success(NSLS)
- Dr. Ronald McNair Scholar
- The Collegiate 100 Black Men of Tennessee State University
- The Dr. Levi Watkins Society
- Tennessee Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation(TLSAMP)
- biology labratory research publication
Certification
BLS-basic life support
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Patient Transporter
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
07.2024 - Current
BLS-basic life support
06-2024
Academic Advisor
TRIO Student Support Services
08.2022 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
McNair Scholars Program
08.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Medical Physiology
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Tennessee State University
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