Kyeshia Blount
Oceanport,NJ
The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Henry David Thoreau
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Technician
HMH Hospitals
03.2012 - Current
- Provide direct support to nurses and doctors, performing tasks such as EKGs, blood work, vital sign monitoring, and blood sugar checks
- Respond promptly to patient needs, including answering call bells and assisting with toileting, bathing, and activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Actively participate in emergency situations, including codes, demonstrating quick thinking, decisive action, and team support
- Foster a positive and supportive environment for patients, utilizing my friendly and empathetic demeanor to ease their concerns
Front Desk Administrator
IMA Urgent Care
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed front desk operations, including answering phone lines, organizing paperwork, and facilitating patient intake
- Verified patient identification and insurance information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations
- Updated electronic medical records and paperwork, maintaining meticulous records of patient interactions and treatments
- Handled payment processing, including card payments and insurance claims, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow, optimizing clinic operations, and ensuring a seamless experience for patients
Patient Care Technician
RWJBH - Monmouth Medical Center
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Shift Leader
Dunkin' Donuts
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Camp Counselor
Boys And Girls Club Of Monmouth County
05.2010 - 12.2011
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.2011
- Honor Roll
- 3.3 GPA
Certification - Health Care Tech
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Curator of Move With Intent Hike & Run Club Of Jersey Shore.
- Continuing education in holistic nursing
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear and compassionate care
- Empathetic and approachable demeanor, fostering a supportive environment for patients and colleagues which includes attention to detail
- Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities, contributing positively to multidisciplinary medical teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Infection prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bed preparation
- ADL support
- Restocking supplies
- Healthy meal preparation
- Patient hygiene management
- Basic nursing care
- Active listening
- Healthcare expertise
- Qualified in patient transport
- Catheter care
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Compassionate care
- Patient education
- Professional bedside manner
- Safety protocols
- Mobility assistance
- Emergency response
- Clinical training
- Patient services
- Basic life support
- Acute care
- CPR certification
- Physical therapy support
- Vitals documentation
- Patient positioning
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Patient assistance
- Team collaboration
- Patient observation
- Hospice and palliative care
Certification
- Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Enjoy participating in wellness activities for overall physical and mental well-being
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Yoga
- Swimming
- Pilates
- Dancing
- Hiking
- Mindfulness Practices
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in group fitness settings
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsAccomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of over 20 community leaders in the development of the give back, community event in Asbury Park, Nj where we served free food, clothes and haircuts to individuals in need.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Achieved leadership skills and community services through effectively helping with preparing and serving those in need with free hot meals during the holiday season.
Timeline
Front Desk Administrator - IMA Urgent Care
05.2023 - 11.2023
Patient Care Technician - RWJBH - Monmouth Medical Center
05.2014 - 09.2015
Patient Care Technician - HMH Hospitals
03.2012 - Current
Monmouth County Vocational School - Certification , Health Care Tech
09.2010 - 06.2011
Camp Counselor - Boys And Girls Club Of Monmouth County
05.2010 - 12.2011
Shift Leader - Dunkin' Donuts
06.2009 - 01.2012
Asbury Park High School - High School Diploma,
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