NEHEMIE CELESTIN
West Hempstead
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Overview
1
1
Language
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Elmhurst Hospital
Elmhurst, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Clinical Support: Performs phlebotomy, obtains specimens, records EKGs, and measures vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration).
- Patient Transport: Assists in moving, lifting, or transferring patients using proper body mechanics and equipment.
- Communication: Reports significant changes in a patient’s condition to the registered nurse or health care team.
- Facilitated patient transport by safely moving, lifting, or transferring patients using proper body mechanics and equipment to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in clinical settings.
- Assisted nursing staff with routine procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Student Clinical Experience
Metropolitan Hospital
New York, NY
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted with daily patient care including feeding, bathing, recording vital signs, measuring food and liquid intake, and identifying symptoms such as bruises, wounds, and blood in urine.
- Performed basic duties such as feeding and bathing, recording vital signs, measuring food & liquid intake, and detecting symptoms such as bruises, wounds, and blood in urine.
- Gained proficiency in operating glucometers, stethoscopes, thermometers, and hot and cold packs to support patient assessments.
Patient Care Assistant
Amazing Home Care
Bronx, NY
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided direct care to clients by assisting with daily living activities, light housekeeping, companionship, and running errands to enhance quality of life.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Supported patients with daily functions including dressing, bathing, feeding, and medication reminders, while managing housekeeping tasks and coordinating doctors’ appointments.
Student Clinical Experience
Bellevue Hospital
New York, NY
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted with daily living activities including feeding and bathing, recorded vital signs, measured food and liquid intake, and identified symptoms such as bruises, wounds, and blood in urine to support patient care.
- Performed basic duties such as feeding and bathing, recording vital signs, measuring food & liquid intake, and detecting symptoms such as bruises, wounds, and blood in urine.
- Operated glucometers, stethoscopes, and thermometers to monitor patient health.
COVID-19 Tester
Kindergarten
New York, NY
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted COVID-19 testing for children, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols.
- Educated parents and staff on testing procedures and safety measures.
- Maintained accurate records of test results, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement effective testing strategies within the kindergarten setting.
Home Health Aide
All Metro Health Care
Lynbrook, NY
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Engaged with patients daily, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through attentive care
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, enhancing their safety and overall well-being
- Supervised patients daily, maintaining a safe environment for staff, other patients, and families
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Took vitals of patients and reported them to nurses daily.
- Led daily exercise sessions for patients to promote physical health. of patients
- Identifies patient's needs and follows up with requests in a timely manner
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Education
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NYAssociate of Science - Bachelor of Science
York College Of The City University of New York
Jamaica, NYAssociate of Science - Nursing
AMG College
Brooklyn, NY05-2026
Skills
- Patient Care Technician
- Personal Care Assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Bilingual Communication
- Computer proficiency
- Microsoft Office expertise
Certification
12/18/2022 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (PCT): GOTHAM REGISTRY INC., 12/18/2022 EKG TECHNICIAN: GOTHAM REGISTRY INC., 12/18/2022 PERIPHERAL PHLEBOTOMY: GOTHAM REGISTRY INC, 11/18/2025 BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Student Clinical Experience
Metropolitan Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Patient Care Technician
Elmhurst Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Student Clinical Experience
Bellevue Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Amazing Home Care
08.2022 - 12.2024
COVID-19 Tester
Kindergarten
01.2020 - 05.2022
Home Health Aide
All Metro Health Care
05.2015 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
AMG College
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Mercy College
Associate of Science - Bachelor of Science
York College Of The City University of New York