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Latanya Beckwith

Lansdowne,PA

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Prospect CCMC,LLC/ Crozer Health/ Taylor Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessment.

Clinical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant

Trinity Health/ Mercy LIFE West Philadelphia
09.2015 - 07.2022
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by handling queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Assisted patients with basic care needs.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of vital signs, symptoms, and medical histories for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Assisted healthcare professionals in providing high-quality treatment to patients, ensuring a smooth workflow.
  • Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
11.2004 - 09.2015
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their schedule days at the center.
  • Delivered high-quality personal care to members including bathing(on their schedule days for showers), grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
  • Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control protocols and regular room sanitization procedures.
  • Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
  • 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.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

Education

No Degree -

Dobbins Technical High School
Philadelphia, PA

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Prospect CCMC,LLC/ Crozer Health/ Taylor Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Clinical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant

Trinity Health/ Mercy LIFE West Philadelphia
09.2015 - 07.2022

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
11.2004 - 09.2015

No Degree -

Dobbins Technical High School

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