Kaylah Hanley
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Experienced in the medical field, bringing three years of valuable experience as a patient care associate. Collaborated closely with Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide essential support in meeting patient care needs. Demonstrated a deep commitment to delivering compassionate and high-quality care. Eager to leverage expertise and contribute to a dynamic healthcare team in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Intern
09.2022
- While attending phlebotomy courses to earn my certificate and prepare for the NHA exam I got experience drawing blood for ordered test on requisitions provided
- Using order of draw, correct venipuncture angles and patient care were important
Pediatric Patient Care Technician
Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
New York, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Patient Care Associate
Northwell University Hospital
Manhasset, NY
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Executed venipuncture for blood tests such as ammonia or PTT and provided basic wound care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
Lab Accessioner (overnight)
Sherman Abhrams Lab
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Handles urine, blood, stool, semen, serum specimens.
- Organized and tracked requisitions for accurate labeling.
- Transport specimen to other departments (Chemistry, immunology, Hematology)
- Increased productivity through efficient use of laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, pipettes
- Reduced errors by adhering to strict laboratory protocols and guidelines for specimen handling and processing.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
St Pauls School Of Nursing
Skills
- EKG
- Urine/Specimen Collection
- Patient Safety Awareness
- Typing 40 wpm
- Patient Documentation
- Order of draw mastery
- Venipuncture expertise
- Infection control standards
- Needle disposal safety
- Patient safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient identification accuracy
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
CPR/BLS Certified
Timeline
Pediatric Patient Care Technician
Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Northwell University Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2024
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Intern
09.2022
Lab Accessioner (overnight)
Sherman Abhrams Lab
10.2021 - 07.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
St Pauls School Of Nursing