Patrieka K.D. Preston
Manchester,Connecticut
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Assistant Nurse
Ministry of Health, Jamaica
11.2011 - 05.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral and subcutaneous routes and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Secretary
Sugar Industry Research Institute- SCJ
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Montego Bay Community College
Frome, Westmoreland11-2011
High School Diploma -
Godfrey Stewart High School
Savanna-la-mar, Westmoreland 06-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Family education
- Health promotion
- Wound management
- Emergency care
- Care coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Disease prevention
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Discharge coordination
- Student training
- Nursing plan development
Timeline
Enrolled Assistant Nurse
Ministry of Health, Jamaica
11.2011 - 05.2024
Secretary
Sugar Industry Research Institute- SCJ
07.2007 - 06.2008
Certificate - Nursing
Montego Bay Community College
High School Diploma -
Godfrey Stewart High School
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