Kern Bertrand
Hollis ,NY
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with exceptional clinical, didactic and leadership skills. Comfortable in fast-paced emergency situation and adept in crisis management. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and exercising the sound judgment required to improve the quality of patient care. Skilled in technical procedures with a strong emphasis on patient/family education. Proficient in Microsoft office and Microsoft word.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
04.2019 - Current
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
Patient Care Technician
Josie Robertson Surgical Center
03.2016 - 04.2019
- 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.
- 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.
Patient Care Associate
Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center
03.2010 - 03.2016
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with various diagnostic procedures such as drawing blood samples, obtaining EKG readings, and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by communicating pertinent patient information during detailed handoff reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
York College
Jamaica, NY06-2022
Associate of Science - Business Management
TCI College
New York, NY05-2006
Skills
- Anesthetic machine operation
- Basic life support
- Wound dressing
- Leadership
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
04.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Josie Robertson Surgical Center
03.2016 - 04.2019
Patient Care Associate
Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center
03.2010 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Finance
York College
Associate of Science - Business Management
TCI College
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