Karen Hughes-Linton
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hudson Valley Rehab & Extended Care
03.2010 - 12.2015
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Certificate - Sterile Processing
State University of New York Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY04.2024
GED High School Equivalency Diploma -
State University of New York Education Department
New York06.2013
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Bulkhan's Educational Institute
Brooklyn, NY09.2008
Skills
- Infection control
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- HIPAA Compliance
- Excellent Communication
- Basic Life Support
Certification
Provisional Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) 644800
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hudson Valley Rehab & Extended Care
03.2010 - 12.2015
Certificate - Sterile Processing
State University of New York Jefferson Community College
GED High School Equivalency Diploma -
State University of New York Education Department
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Bulkhan's Educational Institute