Kyara Watkins
Tucker,GA
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with enhancing patient safety and delivering compassionate care. Excelled in healthcare documentation and vital signs monitoring, significantly improving patient care quality. Skilled in both emotional support and technical tasks, ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction and care standards. Spirited professional successful in providing quality patient care for assigned patients under direct supervision of licensed nurse. Strong verbal and written documentation abilities. Experienced in managing competing tasks in high-volume healthcare settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Support Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Delivered high-quality care to all patients in hospital facility.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
ED Technician
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crestview Rehabilitation Center
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Patient Care Technician
UAB Medicine Level 1 Trauma Center, ICU
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mckenzie High School
McKenzie, AL05.2016
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare documentation
- Patient Care
- Quality Improvement
- Admission support
- Dressing assistance
- Specimen Collection
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- BLS certified-American heart association
Timeline
Nursing Support Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
ED Technician
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
12.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crestview Rehabilitation Center
05.2022 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician
UAB Medicine Level 1 Trauma Center, ICU
07.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Mckenzie High School
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- BLS certified-American heart association
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