Latoya Dixon-smith
The Bronx,USA
Summary
A dedicated Patient Care Technician with five years of clinical experience. Providing excellent care for patients. Specialize in phlebotomy, EKG, assisting patients with ADLs, my aim is to deliver quality care to the healthcare industry with a professional approach toward patients while improving my clinical skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT
Montefiore Einstein Weiler Emergency Department
01.2022 - Current
- Perform Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Phlebotomy on patients as per health care provider
- Perform specimen samples such as Covid, Strep, pregnancy, feces samples and other cultures in our laboratory.
- Assist the nurses by attaching critical patients to cardiac monitor
- Assist on the critical team by performing chest compressions and collecting samples for urgent results.
- Place splint or cast on patient with broken or fractured bone
- Assist with Patient care
CNA
Montefiore Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Admitted Patient on unit and move Patient from stretcher to bed if necessary
- Assist in discharging Patient by arranging Patient belongings and clearing room
- Take and send samples to our internal laboratory
- Take Patient vital signs and Record information in EPIC software
- Record Input and output of patient
- Assist Patient with activity of Daily living
- Assist with feeding
- Turning and Repositioning Patient
- Place Pure wick and condom catheter on patient when necessary
Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios
11.2004
- Meet and greet guests on arrival at our facility.
- Direct guests to their appropriate programs to interact with dolphins and ensure they do all their activities throughout the day and assist them in selecting their photos after having a wonderful day.
- Served customers in a friendly and efficient manner following outline steps of service
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Guest Relations
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Rising Ground Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Document vitals behaviors and medication client medical records.
- Work to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Promote health and wellness in psychiatric patients by caring, give emotional support and encouragement.
- Administer medication as directed by the nurse
- Complete entries in logbooks, journals and care plan to document accurately report patient progress
- Supervised daily activities and provide assist when needed
- Assist in daily living activities by dressing, Grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Animal Trainer Supervisor
Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios
01.2015 - 11.2019
- Cued or signal animals during performance
- Filed documentation for each shift on time and with accuracy
- Tracked metrics such as overall health, behavior and diet to isolate and address concerns
- Train animals to improve behaviors and meet their target. Maintain clean, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and well-being
Animal Trainer
Dolphin Cove
11.2010
- Cued or signal animals during performance
- Prepare animal diet
- Keep their environment clean
- Prepare enrichment after each interactive session
- Interact with guests after and before interaction with animals
Education
Bachelor - nursing
Monroe College
Bronx, NY08.2027
Patient Care Technician
ABC Training Center
Bronx, NY02.2021
Certified Nursing Attendant - CNA
11.2020
Diploma - Marketing and Promotion
Alison online
09.2017
Certificate - ABC Animal Training
Dolphin Discovery Animal Training Program
02.2016
Diploma - Massage Therapy
School of Aesthetics
01.2015
High School Certificate - undefined
Oracabessa High School
11.2003
Skills
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Compassion and empathy
Accomplishments
- Monroe Honorable Mention 2025
- Supervised team of ten staff members.
- Achieved staff of the year through effectively helping with team members.
Certification
- Certified PCT, ABC Institution - 2020
- Licensed NHA - 09/2021-09/25
- Phlebotomy and EKG License - 2021
- First Aid Certification Training - [09/25]
Languages
Jamaican
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
PCT
Montefiore Einstein Weiler Emergency Department
01.2022 - Current
CNA
Montefiore Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Rising Ground Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
Animal Trainer Supervisor
Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios
01.2015 - 11.2019
Animal Trainer
Dolphin Cove
11.2010
Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios
11.2004
Patient Care Technician
ABC Training Center
Certified Nursing Attendant - CNA
Diploma - Marketing and Promotion
Alison online
Certificate - ABC Animal Training
Dolphin Discovery Animal Training Program
Diploma - Massage Therapy
School of Aesthetics
High School Certificate - undefined
Oracabessa High School
Bachelor - nursing
Monroe College
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