Kameika Jenkins
Braxton,MS
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting with daily living activities. Have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Simpson General Hospital
Mendenhall , MS
02.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Long term care facility.
- Assisted with all adl's.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Phlebotomist/Travel Assignment
Fare Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, PA
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Millcreek of Magee Rehabilitation /Psych Facility
Magee , MS
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Responsible for greeting visitors, answering phones and providing general information.
- Maintained patient records including medical histories, test results, medication lists and other related information.
- Assisted in the preparation of patient charts prior to doctor visits.
- Provided administrative support to physicians and nursing staff by entering patient data into hospital systems.
- Organized and maintained filing system for medical records and documents.
- Scheduled appointments for patients with doctors or specialists using computer software programs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Education
Associate of Arts - Associates of Medical Assistant
Antonelli College - Jackson
Flowood, MS09-2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Taite Healhcare Training
Mobile, AL09-2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL support
- Patient Education
- Information Protection
- Specimen Collection
- Emergency Response
- Mobility Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Basic nursing care
- Sterilization techniques
- Restocking supplies
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Clinical Training
- Patient Services
- Data Collection
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient positioning understanding
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Simpson General Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist/Travel Assignment
Fare Chase Cancer Center
01.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Millcreek of Magee Rehabilitation /Psych Facility
06.2015 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - Associates of Medical Assistant
Antonelli College - Jackson
Certified Nursing Assistant
Taite Healhcare Training
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