LaNita Sing
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Accomplished Patient Care Technician with a proven track record at Christiana Care Health System, enhancing patient safety and comfort through expert ADL support and infection prevention. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation, consistently delivering high-quality care. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and communication abilities, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Nemours Children's Hospital
2024 - Current
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Cared for children; newborns- 21 yr olds who are med complex.
Patient Care Technician II/unit Clerk
Christiana Care Health System
01.2014 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Delivered high-quality care to medical patients in hospital facility.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kentmere Healthcare Consulting
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing Administration
Delaware Technical And Community College
Newark, DESkills
- ADL support
- Infection prevention
- Mobility Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Emergency Response
- Information Protection
- Specimen Collection
- Infection control standards
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Catheter Care
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Patient Care Technician II/unit Clerk
Christiana Care Health System
01.2014 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kentmere Healthcare Consulting
11.2011 - 12.2013
Nursing Assistant
Nemours Children's Hospital
2024 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing Administration
Delaware Technical And Community College