Kaila Ashe
Summary
Dedicated Medical Health Technician with a proven track record at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, excelling in patient education and health maintenance. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and electronic charting. Known for exceptional teamwork and compassion, significantly enhancing patient care and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Health Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, promoting their overall well-being and health maintenance.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Ensured proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials, maintaining a safe work environment for staff and patients alike.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Preceptor for new employees
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
06.2021 - Current
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Handled difficult behaviors of patients with mental health issues, ensuring a secure setting for everyone.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Consistently ensured precise documentation of patient data according to procedures.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT12-2019
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Basic life support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Blood sugar monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Critical thinking
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
- Resolving patient concerns
- Electronic charting (ie, Caribou, CPRS, Epic, Matrix)
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Medical Health Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Albertus Magnus College
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