Kendall Gateward
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience at Maxim Healthcare, skilled in compassionate client care and effective healthcare documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through reliable support and meticulous monitoring of vital signs. CPR certified, with a strong commitment to maintaining a hygienic environment and fostering positive patient relationships.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Maxim Healthcare
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to foster positive client relationships.
- Documented patient progress and observed changes in behavior for care team updates.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Trained new staff on proper caregiving techniques and procedures for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of client living spaces to promote well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate effective care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications under supervision, ensuring adherence to schedules.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Patient Care Technician
Compassionate Care Home Health Services
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely care adjustments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote a hygienic environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for effective communication.
- Prepared and sanitized dialysis equipment according to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- 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.
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques while adhering to safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured proper labeling of specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted in preparing patients for procedures, providing information to alleviate concerns and ensure comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline sample collection processes and improve patient flow.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document procedures and update patient information efficiently.
- Followed infection control measures to maintain a sterile environment during blood collection activities.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Reduced patient wait times with efficient scheduling and timely blood draws.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Meal preparation
- CPR certified
- Mobility assistance
- Adaptive learning
- Client safety and first aid
- Compassionate client care
- Healthcare documentation
- Time management
- Direct patient care
- Appointment scheduling
- Indirect patient care
- Patient education
- Multitasking and organization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Record keeping
- First aid and CPR
- Infection control procedures
- Personal care aide
- Household cleaning
- Direct care aide
- Light housekeeping
- Cooking meals
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
- Order of draw
- Venipuncture technique
- Patient communication
- Blood culture collection
- Specimen labeling
- Professionalism and ethics
- Capillary puncture
- Blood glucose testing
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Blood collection equipment
- Needlestick safety
- Difficult draws
- Skin puncture technique
- Medical terminology
- Patient preparation
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Maxim Healthcare
07.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Compassionate Care Home Health Services
03.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology