Kasheka Isaacs Samuels
Irvington
Summary
Certified Patient Care Technician providing exceptional patient care within clinical environments. Seeking to transition into a new field. Strong skills in patient communication and hands-on support. Eager to leverage these capabilities to make a meaningful impact in a new professional setting. Caring and empathetic approach with a strong desire to continue learning and growing within the healthcare industry. Foundational knowledge in patient care principles allows for confident performance of essential tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. Ready to utilize and further develop communication and patient support skills as a dedicated Patient Care Technician.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Nyu Langone
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Education
High School Diploma - Business
St. James High School
Montego Bay, Jamaica 06.2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Adaptable
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient services
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Data collection
- EKG interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- Clinical training
- Information protection
- Infection prevention
- Emotional support
- Medical equipment operation
- Healthy meal preparation
- Hospice and palliative care
- Qualified in patient transport
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Acute care
- End-of-life care
- Safety protocols
- Health monitoring
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Basic nursing care
- Restocking supplies
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Bed preparation
- Vitals documentation
- Patient assistance
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient care technician (PCT)
- Patient care technician/assistant
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Supporting personal needs
- Clinical documentation
- CNA certification
- Phlebotomy training
Certification
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Home Health Aide
Certified Patient Care Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Nyu Langone
10.2023 - Current
High School Diploma - Business
St. James High School
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