La’kedria Banks
Lauderhill,FL
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Hollywood, Florida
08.2024 - 04.2026
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Supported nursing staff in high-demand areas to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Supported pediatric patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital during daily care routines.
- Transported specimens and medications, ensuring accurate documentation for compliance and safety.
ER Technician
Broward Health North Medical Center
Deerfield , FL
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Responded quickly to emergencies using assessment techniques, triage protocols, and stabilization measures to ensure patient safety and care.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and collected medical specimens while updating patient charts to maintain accurate and timely medical records.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and laboratory tests according to physician or RN instructions to support effective patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians to support effective patient care and treatment decisions.
- Documented all procedures on patient charts in accordance with hospital policy.
Patient Transporter
Memorial Regional
Hollywood, FL
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Ensured patient well-being by adhering to safety guidelines during transport in wheelchairs or beds.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs throughout transport to support ongoing patient care.
- Coordinated communication with physicians, nurses, and healthcare personnel regarding patient care needs to enhance collaborative care.
- Handled transfer of deceased bodies from hospital unit to morgue with respect and dignity, maintaining compassion during sensitive situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Broward High School
Hollywood06-2021
Skills
- Specimen handling
- Patient assessment
- Triage support
- Specimen handling
- Nursing
- Patient education
- Nursing
Certification
- Certified nursing assistant
- patient care technician
- American Heart Association - Bls
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
08.2024 - 04.2026
ER Technician
Broward Health North Medical Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
Patient Transporter
Memorial Regional
09.2022 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
South Broward High School