Morris G. Sohn
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced nursing assistant 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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Skills
- Aseptic/ Sterile techniques, sanitation, infection control best practices, Covid-19 precaution measures, provision of care to patients in accordance with established policies and procedures, Measuring and recording patient's fluid intakes and output, monitoring pt vital signs per facility policies, assisting patients with personal care, transferring and toileting patient, skillful in assisting patients with partial range of motion exercise if needed, personal hygiene such as showering and changing of soiled linen when the need arises, ensuring a conducive environment for patient
- Performing a chlorhexidine or CHG bath for patients going to surgery
- Protecting and promoting patient rights and assisting them maintaining independence
- I have experience working on Telemetry, Medical surgical, Orthopedic, Emergency department, PCCU, CVICU, ICU and other stepdown units
- I am also familiar with EKGs, bladder scans, removing IVs for discharge, foley catheter care, collecting UA, collecting stool samples, obtaining post operation vital signs, blood sugar checks, obtaining I/O’s, food intake, and feeding when necessary
- I can as well serve as a Constant Observer and PCT on the floor
- I also transport patients in and out of their diagnostic testing department
- Capable making consultation, charting, or documenting in various systems, such as Cerner, epic, McKesson
- Basic computer applications
- Knowledge in medical terminology, CPR
- Virtual Monitoring- from a separate building, I am experienced in monitoring pt with various medical backgrounds such as pt who are confused and interfering with medical devices, dementia and Alzheimer, severely confused
- Pt with EtOH, and are admitted for withdraws, other psych pt such behavioral, suicide watch, chemical dependency etc, I am trained as a virtual monitor, to provide real time activities monitoring and documenting in epic and appropriately communicating with nursing team about pt status
- First Aid, BLS, CNA (AZ and WA)
- Experience
- Overlake hospital and medical clinics, Float pool pct/ virtual monitor-
- As a float pool PCT, I took assignments in the various hospital floor, such as ICU, progress cardiac, orthopedics and spine, telemetry, medical surgical, emergency department, bariatric medical floor and in a separate unit served as a virtual monitor
- On the floor as a pct I will work directly with patients providing care as needed such monitoring blood pressure, blood sugar, performing STAT EKG as needed, I&O’s performing peri care on pt who needed the care, rounding on all pt and addressing concern and providing care and documenting in epic
- As a virtual monitor, I am monitoring pt for safety, medical device interferences, elopement risk, fall risks and many other concerns brough in by nursing team.
- Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
- Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
- Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Nursing Assistant
University of Washington medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Pct – float Pool department
- At UW, I also floated basically in many units such as emergency department, medical, telemetry, pccu, ICU, geropsychiatry units etc and served as virtual monitor for behavioral pt who came into the emergency department, usually referred to as SPM (suicide prevention monitoring)
- Here at UW, I did basic CNA job, that is patient care, checking vitals, peri care, charting hourly base on hourly rounding, I&O’s etc.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Armor/ Trusted Resource Agency
Abrazo healthcare
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Performing tasks such as foley catheter care, rectum tube, colostomy, ostomy, and JP drains, and documenting output in Cerner, McKesson or epic for viewing by other medical team members
- I was also responsible for updating registered nurse about abnormal results, transferring patients to have their diagnostic exam done such as CAT SCAN, X ray and nuclear medicine, facilitating clean environment for patient and their families at hospital through light housekeeping
- Help in other departments such as ICU, bathing critically ill patients using antimicrobial soap, turning patients after every two hours, and performing blood glucose checks in accordance with care plan
- I also had the opportunity to work in other Abrazo /Teneth hospitals such as Arrowhead Campus where I was deployed into the departments of PACU Tele and Med/Surg for handling a higher patient load
- Other notable roles played include having served as a one-on-one sitter for patients with SI diagnosis or behavioral patients and having a sitter order by physician, in addition to protecting and promoting patients' rights and assisting patients to maintain independence.
Patient Care Technician
HonorHealth hospital
07.2017 - 12.2020
- I performed the roles of removing IVs for pt discharge, emptying and maintaining Foley catheter, rectum tube, colostomy, ostomy and JP drains, and documenting output in epic for other medical team members to view
- Updating registered nurse about abnormal results, transferring patients to have their diagnostic exam done, such as CAT SCAN, X ray, and nuclear medicine, facilitating a clean environment for patient and their families while at the hospital, and providing in other department of the hospital such as ICU the roles of bathing critically ill patients using antimicrobial soap, turning patients after every two hours and perform blood glucose checks in accordance with care plan are some of the notable roles I performed at this institution
- Besides, I embraced the opportunity to work in other Abrazo /Teneth hospitals Such as Arrowhead Campus in the department of PACU Tele and Med/Surg for handling a higher patient load
- Other roles were serving as a one-on-one sitter for patients with SI diagnosis or behavioral patients and have a sitter order by physician, and protecting and promoting patients' rights, plus the realization of their independence.
- 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.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Patient Care Technician
Abrazo Maryvale Campus Hospital
10.2013 - 11.2016
- I performed tasks such as emptying and maintaining Foley catheter, rectum tube, colostomy, ostomy, and JP drains, and documenting output in the Cerner or McKesson for viewing by other medical team members
- 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.
- I was also responsible for updating registered nurse about abnormal results, transferring patients to have their diagnostic exam done such as CAT SCAN, X ray and nuclear medicine, facilitating a clean environment for patient and their families while at the hospital through light housekeeping
- I was also of help in other departments of the hospital such as ICU specifically for bathing critically ill patients using antimicrobial soap, turning patients after every two hours, and performing blood glucose checks in accordance with care plan
- Besides, I also had the opportunity to work in other Abrazo /Teneth hospitals such as Arrowhead Campus where I was deployed into the departments of PACU Tele and Med/Surg for handling a higher patient load
- Other notable roles played include having served as a one-on-one sitter for patients with SI diagnosis or behavioral patients and having a sitter order by physician, in addition to protecting and promoting patients' rights and assisting patients to maintain independence.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Ridgecrest Healthcare
09.2010 - 10.2013
- I worked in both Acute Care, Long term Care, Behavioral, and Dementia units
- Providing care to residents in accordance with established policies and procedures
- I also measured and recorded resident's fluid input and output, assisted residents with personal care, transferring and toileting, and with a range of motion exercise per care plan.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Arizona College
Glendale, AZ09.2008
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing Waitlist
Maricopa Community Colleges
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Home Health Care Expertise
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Personal Care Support
- Nursing Staff Support
- Patient Observation
- Temperature Assessments
- Hourly Rounding
- Documenting in Epic and Cerner
- Monitor Vitals
- long term and short term
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
play soccer
I play soccer to stay fit physically
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Nursing Assistant
University of Washington medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
Patient Care Technician
HonorHealth hospital
07.2017 - 12.2020
Armor/ Trusted Resource Agency
Abrazo healthcare
11.2016 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician
Abrazo Maryvale Campus Hospital
10.2013 - 11.2016
Ridgecrest Healthcare
09.2010 - 10.2013
Medical Assistant -
Arizona College
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing Waitlist
Maricopa Community Colleges
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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