Nia Cohen
East Greenbush,NY
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Energetic PCA dedicated to efficient and effective collaboration between care teams, patients and families. Outgoing professional with collaborative and flexible approach to reaching mutually beneficial resolutions. Hardworking Patient Care Coordinator bringing 3 years of experience in healthcare. Expertise includes practice administration and program management. Excellent consensus builder with successful record of reaching positive patient care solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Albany Medical Center Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Bartender/Server
Outback Steakhouse
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Patient Care Technician
Trinity Health- St. Peter's Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
No Degree - Biology
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2024
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
East Greenbush, NY06.2018
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Organizational Skills
- Equipment Preparation
- Daily Living Support
- Multitasking Ability
- Time Management
Certification
American Heart Association- BLS
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Albany Medical Center Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Trinity Health- St. Peter's Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2022
Bartender/Server
Outback Steakhouse
06.2019 - 01.2024
No Degree - Biology
SUNY College At Brockport
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hudson Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
American Heart Association- BLS
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