KAMIAH REID
Decatur,GA
Summary
Motivated and dependable professional with years of expertise in fast-paced environments utilizing excellent Customer Relations and Service Satisfaction. Proficient in job execution and proven track record of success in compliance, customer service and leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL(CARDIAC UNIT)
2021.05 - Current
- Perform medical assistant duties when required including: DOT drug screens, breath alcohol tests, audiograms, vision tests, phlebotomy, urinalysis, vital signs, wound care and maintaining medical records
- Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate
- Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of treatment sheet and, if applicable, progress notes
- Verify and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner
- Reported changes in the patient condition quickly, and secures qualified assistance as needed
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Consistently follow strict HIPPA guidelines to maintain patient's privacy and confidential information.
TEMPORARY COVID RELIEF CNA
PRUITTHEALTH
2020.11 - 2021.05
- Cared for individuals diagnosed with Covid-19, following established safety precautions and protocols
- Took and recorded vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and blood sugar
- Monitored patients' intake of oral medications as directed by physician or nurse, and made notation of time and amount given
- Cleaned rooms, changes bed linens, and attends to patients' comfort and cleanliness
- Follow government and employer COVID-19 regulations
- Assessed patients upon entry to determine healthcare needs, modify treatment plans in compliance with changes in clients' status
- Helped patients tend to personal care, activities of daily living, ambulation, and transfers/transport
- Performed and documented vital signs, measured and recorded intake and output, weigh, specimen collections, etc
- Transferred patients utilizing proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques
- Assisted in preparing unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admissions
- Maintained bed and room in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable manner
- Reported findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff
- Prepares and served food or fed patients needing assistance, and records food or liquid intake and output
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information
- Kept accurate record of client progress, services performed and any changes in client condition so as to report management.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
FEHE ENTERPRISE
2019.09 - 2020.10
- Cared for each patient by assisting with their personal care and house chores
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction
- Managed time effectively to complete scheduled tasks for the day
- Assisted clients with their medications that were self-administered
- Prepared meals for patients per their dietary guidelines
- Interacted with family members and other healthcare professionals
- Utilized first aid and preventative medical procedures as needed.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Coordinated with physicians and nursing staff while assisting with diagnostic procedures including obtaining specimens, taking vital signs, along with ensuring patient comfort
- Transferred patients to and from treatment units
- Assisted in reporting and documenting client's health conditions and changes
- Promptly resolved all patient issues in a professional manner
- Effective communication with staff/management to ensure quality of service to patients
- Monitored patients' intake of oral medications as directed
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA and maintained patient confidentiality
- Distributed medications to patients and kept records of patient vitals.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
HOPE MEDICAL
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Designed lesson plans for multiple classes utilizing instructional materials as well as audio, visual, and technological aids
- Engaged students in interesting discussions on topics to ensure interest and learning
- Facilitated classes consisting of 36 students, provided assessment and maintained student records
- Developed and implemented lessons in all content areas based on the common core
- Displayed thorough knowledge of first aid and CPR, identifying behavioral imbalance and collaborating with staff to determine ways to address it.
Education
Associate Of Science - Health Sciences
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative
- Subject Matter Expert
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Policies and Procedures
- Medical Terminology
- Problem Solving
- Data Integrity
- Reports| Documentation
Certification
Patient Care Technician(PCT)
Timeline
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL(CARDIAC UNIT)
2021.05 - Current
TEMPORARY COVID RELIEF CNA
PRUITTHEALTH
2020.11 - 2021.05
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
FEHE ENTERPRISE
2019.09 - 2020.10
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2018.01 - 2019.01
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
HOPE MEDICAL
2017.01 - 2018.01
Associate Of Science - Health Sciences
Georgia State University
Patient Care Technician(PCT)
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