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Michelle Bynum

Inwood,NY

Summary

Experienced and compassionate healthcare professional with 10+ years of direct patient care in ICU, neuro, emergency, and long-term care settings. Skilled in EKG, telemetry, phlebotomy, ventilator support, and trauma response. Proven ability to perform critical procedures independently under pressure while maintaining high standards of safety, documentation, and culturally sensitive care.

Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 16 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Mercy Medical Center
04.2025 - Current

monitored telemetry strips for abnormalities .

crisis prevention - psych

  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
  • Facilitated patient mobility and recovery with guided exercises and ambulation support.

Emergency Department Technician

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
03.2023 - 02.2025
  • Performed 12-lead EKGs and monitored telemetry strips for abnormalities; conducted continuous telemetry monitoring.
  • Delivered care in high-acuity emergency, pediatric, and psychiatric settings.
  • Assisted trauma teams with rapid interventions including IV prep, wound care, and patient stabilization: wound care, IV setup, splinting.
  • Monitored ventilator patients and performed neuro-focused observations.

Patient Care Associate

Northwell Long Island Jewish
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Specialized in phlebotomy, EKGs, and vital sign monitoring.
  • Assisted with ambulation, specimen collection, and mobility exercises.
  • Reported condition changes, fall risks, and behavioral events to RNs.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols and maintained clean, hazard-free patient care areas.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2009 - 02.2023
  • Provided direct personal care: bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility.
  • Supported therapeutic care under PT/OT direction.
  • Documented vitals and intake/output; promoted patient dignity and comfort.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Haven Manor
08.2010 - 02.2012
  • Monitored vital signs and assisted with daily living tasks.
  • Promoted sanitation, infection prevention, and patient comfort.

Education

Liberal Arts Science - In Progress

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
04.2028

EKG And Phlebotomy - EKG And Phlebotomy

Access Careers
06.2009

Certificated Nursing Assistant -

LIEOC
Hempstead, NY
10.2006

Liberal Arts And Sciences

LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY

Skills

  • Neuro & ICU Patient Care
  • EKG (12-lead) & Continuous Telemetry Monitoring
  • Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection
  • Emergency & Trauma Room Response
  • Infection Control & Patient Safety
  • Admissions, Transfers & Discharges
  • EHR Documentation (Epic, Cerner)
  • Crisis management expertise

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Mercy Medical Center
04.2025 - Current

Emergency Department Technician

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
03.2023 - 02.2025

Patient Care Associate

Northwell Long Island Jewish
07.2022 - 02.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Haven Manor
08.2010 - 02.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2009 - 02.2023

Liberal Arts Science - In Progress

Nassau Community College

EKG And Phlebotomy - EKG And Phlebotomy

Access Careers

Certificated Nursing Assistant -

LIEOC

Liberal Arts And Sciences

LaGuardia Community College
Michelle Bynum