Megha Mahmood
Totowa,NJ
Summary
Recent Exercise Science graduate with 2+ years of direct patient care experience as a PCT on a neurology unit. A dedicated team player that has a positive approach to problem solving. Aspiring to pursue a Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies to expand my knowledge in medicine and healthcare.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Holy Name Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assist in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Assist with feeding and monitor intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assist in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assist with personal hygiene care for patients
- Obtain specimens of urine, feces, sputum
- Perform treatments such as Enemas, Perineal Care, Foley Catheter Care, SCD boots, and TEDs as per RN instruction
- Administer EKGs, cardiac monitor leads, and pulse oximetry as directed
- Assist with post-mortem care
- Empty drainage bags/canisters
- Assist in restraining patients as ordered by the physician and directed by RN
Pharmacy Technician
Shoprite Pharmacy
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Accepted written prescriptions and refilled requests from patients.
- Recorded medical histories while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered quality customer service to patients, responded to inquiries, questions, or requests, and referring them to the pharmacist for medical information.
- Verified the accuracy of patient information.
- Counted prescription medication, filled prescriptions, and attached medication labels.
- Answered phone called and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Performed inventory audits and purchased supplies/medication.
- Processed patient insurance.
Sales Associate
Justice Tween Brands
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Drove sales through engagement of customers and sharing product knowledge.
- Greeted and received customers in a welcoming manner.
- Assisted with inventory.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2023
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
Shadowing
Holy Name Medical Center [January, 2023 - March, 2024]
- Shadowed Phillip Rose, orthopedic PA-C
- Observed his daily responsibilities of PA such as rounding on patients and charting.
- Attended surgical procedures in the OR and had the opportunity to observe him first assist in laminectomies, total knee replacements, ACL reconstruction, and arthroscopies
- Observed the application of heterografts on an open wound in the wound care center
- Took notes and asked questions to help understand each patient's case
- Witnessed and understood why certain lab tests and radiologic studies were ordered
Volunteering
Visiting Health Services of New Jersey [February, 2024 - Present]
- I have the opportunity to visit hospice patients in care facilities, hospitals, and even homes. I get to spend quality time and offer my support via talking, reading, watching a movie together, or even just being their companion. I, also, help with administrative work in the office such as answering phone calls, assisting with the mailings, and creating folders and bags filled with essentials for at-home hospice services.
Ronald McDonald House [December, 2022 - April,2023]
- Rutgers University Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association had a collaboration with the Ronald McDonald House, where the members would prepare meals for families with sick children in their times of need.
Rutgers University Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association [October, 2022 - February, 2023]
- I, as a member of the Rutgers University Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, had the opportunity to make Valentines and Halloween goodie bags for the pediatric patients of Saint Peter's University Hospital.
Certification
BSL certified, American Heart Association
- Issued: October 2023
- Expired: October 2025
References
Brigid Lakardis, Nurse Manager at Holy Name Medical Center
- 201-906-7411
- blakardis@holyname.org
Phillip Rose, Orthopedic PA-C
- 917-805-5279
- orthopa2007@gmail.com
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Holy Name Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Shoprite Pharmacy
10.2021 - 06.2022
Sales Associate
Justice Tween Brands
08.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Rutgers University