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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, NY
04.2024

GED High School Equivalency Diploma -

State University of New York Education Department
New York
06.2013

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Bulkhan's Educational Institute
Brooklyn, NY
09.2008

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

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