Keoka Carter
Hampton,GA
Summary
Proactive Patient Care Technician and CNA with extensive experience in direct patient care and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in performing diagnostic tests, assisting with daily living activities, and training new technicians to ensure high-quality care delivery. Known for compassionate care and efficiency in promoting patient satisfaction and safety. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 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.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
CNA
Perimeter Rehabilitation Suites
09.2015 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Patient Care Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
12.2014 - 07.2015
- 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 in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- 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.
CNA
Chateau De Notre Dame Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2007 - 10.2014
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Cna
Bayside Healthcare Center
New Orleans, LA06.2007
High School Diploma -
Walter L. Cohen College Prep
New Orleans, LA05.2003
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- ADL support
- Specimen Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emergency Response
- Infection prevention
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Hospice and palliative care
- Healthy meal preparation
- Qualified in patient transport
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs
- Recording vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
CNA
Perimeter Rehabilitation Suites
09.2015 - 08.2024
Patient Care Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
12.2014 - 07.2015
CNA
Chateau De Notre Dame Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2007 - 10.2014
Cna
Bayside Healthcare Center
High School Diploma -
Walter L. Cohen College Prep
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
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