Miyah Whitehurst
Orange City,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Patient Care Tech/Certified Nursing Assistant with over 20 years of healthcare experience in hospital and long-term care environments. Highly skilled in patient care , vitals signs, monitoring, infection control, and assisting with activities of daily living. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, patient centered care. Known for strong communication, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining a supportive environment for patients and families. HIPPA compliance and adaptability. Seeking a Patient Care Tech/Unit Care Coordinator role where I can contribute to high quality care and support the mission of the facility and whole person healing.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blue Palms Senior Living
DeLand, FL
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene including bathing, grooming, oral care, and skin care.
- Assisted with repositioning, and safe transfers
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident areas, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Supported mobility and rehabilitation exercises, promoting physical independence among residents.
Patient Care Technician
Children's National Medical Center
Washington, DC
03.2007 - 04.2024
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs and documenting patient information to ensure accurate care delivery.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to support daily patient care activities and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families, addressing concerns and facilitating communication with healthcare teams.
- Prepared medical equipment and supplies for procedures, ensuring readiness for optimal patient outcomes.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care protocols and safety measures, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on patient care processes and outcomes.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collected urine, stool, and culture specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Assisted with trach care, central line dressings, NG, NJ/G-tube feeding and ensured proper nutrition per order.
- Monitored patient telemetry and reported abnormal findings.
- Maintained infection control standards.
- Cross-trained as Unit Secretary assisting with communication documentation and unit coordination.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records and nursing flow sheets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rock Creek Manor Nursing Facility
Washington, DC
01.2000 - 03.2007
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing their comfort and well-being.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in paper health records for effective communication.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care tailored to individual needs.
- Educated residents and families on care plans, fostering understanding and adherence to treatments.
- Monitored and recorded Vital signs, weight, and patients condition.
- Maintained clean and organized patient rooms and equipment.
- Served as Unit Team Leader, helping coordinate care, support staff on unit and attended Care plan meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA10-2018
High School Diploma -
Potomac Job Corps
Washington, DC1999
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Documenting behaviors
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- EMR / EHR
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Monitoring fluids
- G-tube care
- Family support and assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Admitting support
- Catheter change and preparation
- Intake recording
- Collecting specimens
- Quick problem solver
- CNA certification
- Documentation expert
Certification
- Florida CNA LIcense
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blue Palms Senior Living
09.2025 - 02.2026
Patient Care Technician
Children's National Medical Center
03.2007 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rock Creek Manor Nursing Facility
01.2000 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Kaplan University
High School Diploma -
Potomac Job Corps