Keisha Kernahan
Certified Patient Care Technician
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Healthcare professional ready to contribute to patient care excellence. Expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- 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.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered high-quality care to 15 patients in hospital facility.
Patient Care Technician
Brooklyn Hospital Center
10.2009 - 09.2021
- Administered patient care under supervision, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient activities, enhancing overall care quality.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly for timely interventions.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques in compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Operated EKG machines to perform diagnostic tests on patients
- Monitored patient heart rhythms, documenting variations and abnormalities
Education
Certificate - Patient Care Technician
National Healthcareer Association
Manhattan, NY12-2009
GED -
SUNY Education
Jamaica, NY02-2006
Certificate - EKG & Phlebotomy
New Age Training
New York, NY01-2006
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Allen School INC.
Brooklyn, NY12-2003
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2024
Patient Care Technician
Brooklyn Hospital Center
10.2009 - 09.2021
Certificate - Patient Care Technician
National Healthcareer Association
GED -
SUNY Education
Certificate - EKG & Phlebotomy
New Age Training
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Allen School INC.
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