Namgyal Dolma
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Associate known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and providing support for daily living activities. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Associate
NYCHH-Elmhurst hospital
Elmhurst, NY
05.2022 - 12.2025
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and oxygen saturation.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living.
- Maintained patient safety and comfort in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Performed point-of-care testing (POCT), including urine dipstick analysis and pregnancy testing.
- Performed electrocardiograms (EKGs) for patient assessment.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic tests, procedures, and examinations.
- Performed blood glucose monitoring using glucometers and reported abnormal findings
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) to support seamless care transitions.
- Accurately documented patient information in electronic health records system, contributing to comprehensive patient care and continuity.
- Provided compassionate communication to patients and families, delivering essential support and information to enhance understanding and comfort.
- Educated patients on basic health practices and post-discharge instructions clearly.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Recorded detailed notes about each interaction with a patient in order to provide comprehensive documentation of their stay.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with basic wound care by preparing slings, stockings and bandages.
- Provided direct patient care and support services in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as requested.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
Bachelor in Business Administration in Patient Information Management -
Plaza College
Queens, NY 05.2019 - 04.2023
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Point-of-care testing
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Patient documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient education
- Time management
- Vitals documentation
- Patient monitoring
- Basic life support
- Patient care
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
NYCHH-Elmhurst hospital
05.2022 - 12.2025
Bachelor in Business Administration in Patient Information Management -
Plaza College
05.2019 - 04.2023