Lacoya Alston
Baltimore,MD
Summary
To achieve a position as a Patient Care Technician that would utilize my clinical and interpersonal skill set for caring for patients in the medical profession.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining a safe patient environment.
- Trained new nursing assistants on care procedures and hospital policies.
Patient Care Technician (Float Pool)
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Perform one on one monitoring
- Take and record patient’s Blood pressure , Pulse Rate , Weight , Temperature and respirations
- Performing and monitoring blood glucose testing
- Assisting in applying restraints when needed
- Turning and Repositioning Bed Ridden patients
- Highly Skilled in providing a safe environment for patients , visitors and staff
- Assisting with Ad’l’s for patients
- Obtaining and documenting I/O’s
- D/c Foley catheters and Iv’s
- Hourly rounds every two hours
- Highly skilled adjusting to new work environments , providing essential care on various units like: Emergency Department Peds / Adults , Orthopedics, Med -Surg , Telemetry , Oncology , Psychic Units , and etc
- Able to perform well in emergency situations while working as a team member to ensure quality care and skills.
Patient Care Technician II
Saint Agnes Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2017
- Vital Signs
- Performing and Monitoring Blood glucose
- Rounding every 2 hrs
- Ekgs
- Obtaining and documenting I/O’S
- Turning and Repositioning Bed Ridden patients
- D/c Foley Catheters and Iv’s
- Assisting Registered Nurse with Discharges and Admissions
- Performing post mortem care
- Assisting with Ad’l’s
- Using mechanical Hoyer Lift when needed to put patient in desired position
- Documenting appropriate data into Medi-Tech system promptly
- Assisting Registered Nurse with providing quality care and safety to all
Environmental Support Staff
Saint Agnes Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2015
- Responsible for keeping medical facility clean , sanitary and well maintained
- Attended to waiting areas , staff areas ,and examination rooms, focusing specifically on floors windows , walls , and examination surfaces .
- Supply fresh linens to patient rooms and maintain upkeep of bathrooms
- Thoroughly cleaned and moped the floors using disinfecting products
- Cleaned and supplied staff bathrooms
- Emptied waste baskets to eliminate hazards from hospital
- Replenished soap and paper supplies to ensure cleaning supplies for safety
- Disinfection of patient room after the patient has been discharged using FDA assigned disinfectant
- Taking orders from supervisor to clean designated areas when assignments are ready
Clinical Intern /Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Healthcare Caton Manor
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Pass out nourishments and snacks to patients
- Obtain vital signs
- Assist with Ad’l’s
- Assist with feeding during meals
- Assist with Turning and Repositioning Bedridden Patients
- Assist with using mechanical equipment to reposition patient in desired positions
- Assist with Transport patients to appointments
- Keep work area clean and neat , change bed linens, empty waste cans
- Provide care for Dementia and Alzheimer patients on skilled unit
- Assist Physical therapy with Daily cares and transitions for rehab patients
Education
High School Diploma -
Baltimore Talent High School
Baltimore, Md06.2011
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Ghandi Health Career Services
Pikesville, Md05.2014
Skills
- Excellent Customer service skills
- Compassionate
- Ability to Multitask in any situation
- Effectively works independently and works well with team
- Ability to obtain knowledge and utilize in skill set
- Critical care skills and Decision Making
- Patient care
Certification
BLS CPR -American Heart Association , Certified Nursing Assistant -MBON , Maryland High School Diploma
Section name
- Lacoya Alston
- 753 McCabe Ave
- Baltimore ,Md 21212
- Lacoyaalston@yahoo.com
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Personal Information
Title: Patient Care Technician II
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician (Float Pool)
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
03.2018 - 05.2019
Patient Care Technician II
Saint Agnes Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2017
Clinical Intern /Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Healthcare Caton Manor
05.2012 - 07.2014
Environmental Support Staff
Saint Agnes Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2015
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Ghandi Health Career Services
High School Diploma -
Baltimore Talent High School