Lorette Fraser
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
I am a haaf working individual willing to learn new skills along with my experience. I am friendly helpful and great communication skills
,I am able to work independently and also work well with other
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
08.2003 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
GED -
NRDP Program
New York, NY12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
CTI
New York, NY08.2002
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Infection Control Standards
- Specimen Collection
Certification
- Certification in Phlebotomy and EKG
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Maimonides Medical Center
08.2003 - Current
GED -
NRDP Program
Certified Nursing Assistant
CTI
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