Kayla Tucker
South Glensfalls,New York
Summary
Passionate Emergency Department Technician/Patient Care Assistant possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering a 6-year background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in the emergency department and med/surg units. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Saratoga Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nurses.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Worked short staffed in an environment which increased patient responsibly. Often times up to 36 patients.
Patient Care Assistant
Glens Falls Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to the nurse.
Veterinary Receptionist
Countryside Veterinary Center
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Fielded phone calls from pet owners, answered questions and took messages for veterinarians.
- Entered data from pet records and office visits into computer system.
- Greeted pet parents with warm smile and pleasantly asked for sign-ins upon arrival.
Emergency Room Technician
Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Care Center
06.2017 - 03.2022
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Responsible for taking care of critical and non-critical patients each shift. A
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Adirondack Community College
Queensbury, NY12.2023
High School Diploma -
Queensbury Senior High School
Queensbury, NY06.2014
Skills
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Organizational Standards
- Healthcare Operations
- Patient Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Empathy and Compassion
- Professionalism
- CPR Certification
- Infection Prevention
- Effective communication
- Proficient in computer software
- Critical Thinking
Self care and a hobby for me
Spending time with my dog, Loki. There is nothing better than coming home to a drooling canine after a long day of work. Self care is important and beneficial not just for oneself but for patient care. This is one of the many hobbies that I have for self care.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Saratoga Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Glens Falls Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
Veterinary Receptionist
Countryside Veterinary Center
04.2022 - 09.2022
Emergency Room Technician
Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Care Center
06.2017 - 03.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Adirondack Community College
High School Diploma -
Queensbury Senior High School
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