Kimberly Aristy
Enola,PA
Summary
Dedicated nursing student at Harrisburg Area Community College, graduating in 2027, with over nine years of experience in healthcare and customer service. Passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals and communities. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong commitment to lifelong learning and improving healthcare access for all.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Everstand- Caminos
03.2024 - Current
- Administrative Tasks: Managed patient records, scheduled appointments, assisted with billing/insurance processes, and provided translation/interpretation services as needed, create templates for as needed for medical education purposes
- Clinical Tasks: Took vital signs, administered medications, assisted in medical exams, and educated patients on health conditions and preventative care.
- Client Support: Assisted clients with transportation and basic needs, liaised with case managers, and provided culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.
- Other Duties: Maintained clean work environment, managed inventory, and ordered medical supplies.
Patient Care Tech. Specialist
UPMC West Shore Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Properly perform secretary duties based off unit needs and requirements
- Reported to nurse and providers on patient care and observations
- Provide routine patient care and support the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Performed secretary duties and patient care in accordance with department requirements.
- Assisted with ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning patients).
- Conducted point of care testing (blood glucose, weights, I&O, vital signs, telemetry monitor application), HAC (Hospital Acquired Conditions) & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs)
- Performed wound dressings, placement and removal restraints, 12-lead EKGs, IV catheter insertion/removal and Foley catheter removal/insertion
- Collected specimens and conducted bladder scans.
Instructional Aide
Compass Health Systems
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted children with autism and behavioral disabilities in their educational plans.
- Documented progress in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provided feedback and participated in meetings to ensure students' needs were met.
- Assisted with ADLs for students as needed.
- Assisted children during therapeutic services
Patient Care Technician Senior
UPMC Carlisle Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Perform core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients
- Document accurately and accordingly in EPIC as needed
- Assist with physical, occupational, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies
- Provide feedback to the LPN/RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status
Personal Care Aide
Harmony of West Shore
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Meal preparation and feeding, as required
- Document services delivered in accordance with policies and procedures
- Assist patients in and out of bed, including the use of mechanical lifting equipment
- Follow proper diet for patients based off medication, medical status, patient status, and dietary level
Personal Care Aide & Dining Host
Country Meadows
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Follow food safety regulations as stated by law
- Aid in patient laundry with the use of washers and dryers
- Assist patients with walking, including the use of walkers and/or wheelchairs
- Follow through with all training and learning modules for geriatric care in all aspects
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Mechanicsburg Area Senior High
06.2017
Skills
- Medication Administration Trainer (PA state certified)
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Terminology
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Care
- BLS
- CPR Certified
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- HIPPA Compliance
Accomplishments
- Medication Administration Trainer
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care (UPMC Carlisle, Quarter 4, 2022 BEE Award winner)
- Developed templates for inventory tracking spreadsheets, patient physical limitations acknowledgment form
- Mobility and Falls Task Force member and trainer within UPMC Carlisle Hospital
Certification
- Medication Administration Trainer
- BLS
- CPR Certified
- Thereapuetic Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Everstand- Caminos
03.2024 - Current
Patient Care Tech. Specialist
UPMC West Shore Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2025
Instructional Aide
Compass Health Systems
12.2022 - 02.2024
Patient Care Technician Senior
UPMC Carlisle Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2023
Personal Care Aide
Harmony of West Shore
06.2019 - 03.2020
Personal Care Aide & Dining Host
Country Meadows
10.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Mechanicsburg Area Senior High
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