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Kajal Rajeev

Waukegan,IL

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT) and Certified Nursing Assistant with hospital experience providing direct patient care in a telemetry unit. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, 12-lead EKG testing, blood glucose monitoring, EMR documentation, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. Experienced supporting patient safety, hourly rounding, and floating to ICU and Medical-Surgical units. Currently pursuing an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing at the College of Lake County.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Vista Medical Center East
Waukegan, IL
08.2025 - Current

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses on a telemetry unit (5th floor).

• Float to ICU and Medical-Surgical units to support patient care and assist the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Obtain and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, height, and weight.

• Perform 12-lead ECG/EKG testing and cardiac monitoring support.

• Perform point-of-care testing including blood glucose monitoring.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.

• Perform hourly rounding in collaboration with the nursing team to support patient safety, comfort, and timely care.

• Assist with patient ambulation, repositioning, and safe transfers.

• Monitor and document intake and output.

• Respond promptly to patient call lights and assist with patient needs.

• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transport to procedures.

• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the nursing team.

• Assist with oxygen therapy setup including nasal cannula placement and monitoring patient oxygen saturation as directed by the nursing team.

• Provide Foley catheter care and perineal hygiene while maintaining infection control standards.

• Assist with urinary catheter management and monitoring urine output.

• Maintain accurate EMR documentation of patient care, vital signs, and observations while following infection control and safety protocols.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate - Science

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
07-2025

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Sree Narayana College of Technology
Kerala,India
05-2024

High School Diploma - Science

St. Joseph’s Convent GHSS
Kerala,India
03-2022

Associate of Science - Science

Holy Trinity Anglo-Indian International School
Kerala,India
03-2020

Skills

Clinical Skills

Vital Signs Monitoring

12-Lead EKG / ECG Testing

Blood Glucose Monitoring (Point-of-Care Testing)

Specimen Collection and Transport

Foley Catheter Care and Urinary Output Monitoring

Bladder Scan Assistance

Oxygen Therapy Support (Nasal Cannula)

Patient Care

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Assistance

Patient Hygiene and Nutritional Support

Patient Ambulation and Positioning

Hourly Patient Rounding

Patient Safety and Fall Prevention

Responding to Patient Call Lights

Healthcare Support

EMR Documentation

BLS (CPR) – American Heart Association

Telemetry Monitoring Support

Admission and Discharge Assistance

Infection Control and Safety Protocols

Team Collaboration with RN and Physicians

Post-Mortem Care Assistance

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (CPR Certified)

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Illinois Nurse Aide Registry

• Patient Care Technician (PCT) Training

Timeline

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Vista Medical Center East
08.2025 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Lake County

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate - Science

College of Lake County

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Sree Narayana College of Technology

High School Diploma - Science

St. Joseph’s Convent GHSS

Associate of Science - Science

Holy Trinity Anglo-Indian International School
Kajal Rajeev