Maya Kilgore
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician & Unit Clerk
UF Health Shands Hospital
655 W 8TH ST
03.2019 - Current
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Medical Center
800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville Fl 32207
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
Dialysis Technician
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
655 W 8th St Jacksonville Fl 32209
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
11411 Armsdale Rd. Jacksonville Fl 32218
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson High School
Jacksonville, FL06.2011
Skills
- Information Protection
- ADL Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Paperwork Processing
- Call Management
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Call Triaging
- Prioritizing Calls
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS CERTIFIED
Timeline
Patient Care Technician & Unit Clerk
UF Health Shands Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Medical Center
07.2016 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2014 - 03.2016
Dialysis Technician
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
07.2014 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson High School