Lydia Wesley
Kenneth City,FL
Summary
My Professional Skills and Capabilities :
Supervisor management
- Experienced with leadership, team management, and operational oversight. Utilizes effective communication and strategic planning to drive team success. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and ensuring consistent, high-quality performance.
HHA/Caregiver
- Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Phlebotomist
- Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.
EKG Technician
- Professional with substantial background in cardiovascular monitoring and diagnostics. Skilled in operating EKG equipment, interpreting results, and ensuring accurate patient data collection. Strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability to changing clinical needs, consistently delivering high-quality patient care. Valued for reliability, precision, and effective communication in fast-paced medical environments.
Doctor's Office Assistant
- Experienced with patient diagnosis, treatment, and care management. Utilizes comprehensive medical knowledge to develop effective treatment plans and ensure patient well-being. Track record of strong communication skills and collaborative efforts in healthcare teams.
HouseKeeper/Laundry
- Professional cleaning expert prepared for responsibility of maintaining impeccable spaces. Proven track record of delivering high-quality results through efficient cleaning practices and attention to detail. Known for strong collaboration, reliability, and adaptability in dynamic environments, combining effective communication with excellent organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeping/Laundry Attendant
LaurellWood Care Center
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity and minimal downtime.
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
- Supported team members in completing tasks efficiently, fostering a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
- Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
CNA/HHA Private Duty
Mike Riso
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely medical response.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and support resources.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to care guidelines.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering positive patient relationships.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Certified Medication Technician/Care Giver
HarborChase Of Palm Harbor Senior Living
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Passing Medicine
- Changing Residence
- Feeding
- Bathing
- Taking Vital
- Laundry
- Assisted in developing and maintaining medication administration protocols.
- Conducted regular audits of medication inventory and storage practices.
- Implemented electronic health records systems to streamline medication tracking.
- Mentored junior staff in proper medication administration techniques.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for adverse reactions.
Phlebotomist
Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed venipunctures and capillary punctures with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained sterile environment and ensured proper handling of blood samples during collection.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy techniques and patient interaction skills.
- Collaborated with laboratory personnel to streamline sample processing procedures.
- Managed patient records accurately, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels of phlebotomy supplies and placed orders as needed to ensure availability.
- Provided exceptional patient care by addressing concerns and alleviating anxiety during procedures.
- Conducted quality control checks on equipment to maintain optimal performance standards.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Cashier
FoodTown Supermarket
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Processed customer transactions accurately using point-of-sale system.
- Maintained organized and efficient checkout area to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
- Trained new cashiers on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Handled cash management, ensuring accuracy in cash drawer at shift end.
Certified Medical Technician/Care Giver
Angels Senior Living
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Administered medication and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted patient assessments to ensure accurate health monitoring and documentation.
- Operated diagnostic equipment to obtain essential test results for treatment planning.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Trained new staff on best practices in medical procedures and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits and quality checks.
- Assisted in training new staff members on laboratory procedures, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Promoted patient satisfaction with clear communication about testing processes while ensuring their comfort during sample collection.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy by adhering to established protocols and quality control measures.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Electrocardiogram And Phlebotomy Technician
Tefft School
White Plains, NY04-1994
Graduate Certificate - Data Entry
Center For Continuing Eduration
Yonkers, NY03-1991
High School Diploma -
Monticello High
Monticello, NY06-1987
Skills
Supervisor Management:
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Employee motivation
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team leadership
HHA/Caregiver :
- Bathing assistance
- Meal preparation
- Errands running
- Housekeeping tasks
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate caregiving
- Transfer techniques
- Dressing and grooming
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional support
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- First aid and CPR
Phlebotomist:
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient support
- Blood culture collection
- Data entry
- Infection control
- Quality control
- Paperwork processing
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Recording data
EKG Technician:
- Patient communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Lead placement
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Holter monitoring
- Patient preparation
- Vital signs measurement
- Certified in CPR/AED
- EKG technician
- Certified EKG technician
- ECG instructor (12-lead ECG)
Doctor's Office Assistant:
- Positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Computer skills
- Clinical documentation
- Patient charting
- Office administration
- Phone and email etiquette
- Patient scheduling
- Patient registration
- Electronic charting
Employee Of The Month
I won employee of the month for:
- being dependable
- compassionate
- pleasant
- hard worker
- helpful
- reliable
- multitasking
- leadership
- great sportsmanship
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA/HHA Private Duty
Mike Riso
10.2024 - 06.2025
Housekeeping/Laundry Attendant
LaurellWood Care Center
07.2024 - Current
Certified Medication Technician/Care Giver
HarborChase Of Palm Harbor Senior Living
05.2022 - 06.2023
Phlebotomist
Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
Cashier
FoodTown Supermarket
04.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Medical Technician/Care Giver
Angels Senior Living
03.2019 - 02.2021
Graduate Certificate - Electrocardiogram And Phlebotomy Technician
Tefft School
Graduate Certificate - Data Entry
Center For Continuing Eduration
High School Diploma -
Monticello High