NaKayla Hamlett
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Accomplished Patient Care Technician and Caregiver with a proven track record at Grandview, adept in vital signs monitoring and providing compassionate care. Excelled in maintaining patient hygiene, supporting daily living activities, and enhancing patient well-being through effective team collaboration and infection prevention. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction and care standards. Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Grandview
Birmingham , AL
10.2024 - Current
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
Caregiver
Long leaf Liberty park
Vestavia Hills, AL
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Caregiver
Legacy Ridge Trussville
Trussville, AL
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Caregiver
ALWAYS THERE IN-HOME CARE INC.
Birmingham, AL
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clay Chalkville
Pinson, AL05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSkills
- Vital 'signs monitoring
- Basic nursing care
- Mobility assistance
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Compassionate care
- Professional bedside manner
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Basic Life Support
- Bed preparation
Affiliations
- I love doing self-maintenance in my free time
- Cooking
- Online shopping
- Walking
- I love outdoors in the spring time
- 1 like going out and trying new things
Certification
- CPCT license - 5 May 2023 - 5 May 2025
- Basic life support - October 2024 - October 2026
- CPR certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Grandview
10.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Long leaf Liberty park
09.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Legacy Ridge Trussville
04.2024 - 07.2024
Caregiver
ALWAYS THERE IN-HOME CARE INC.
03.2023 - 06.2023
- CPCT license - 5 May 2023 - 5 May 2025
- Basic life support - October 2024 - October 2026
- CPR certified
High School Diploma -
Clay Chalkville
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Auburn University
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