Octavia Mays
New York,United States
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Mount Sinai Health System
07.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Riverside Premier Rehab & Healing Center
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Upper Eastside RNC
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Direct Support Professional
United Staffing Solutions
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Direct Support Professional
Mercy Drive Inc
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Education
High School Diploma -
University Neighborhood High School
New York, NY06.2011
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Linen Replacements
- Vital Signs Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Fluid Measurement
- Phlebotomy and EKG
- Intake Recording
- Inpatient Care
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Client documentation
- Observation Documentation
Certification
- Basic Life Support 2023
- NHA Certification for Patient Care Technician 2023
- NHA Certification for EKG Technician 2023
- NHA Certification for Phlebotomy Technician 2023
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Mount Sinai Health System
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Riverside Premier Rehab & Healing Center
10.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Upper Eastside RNC
05.2022 - 07.2022
Direct Support Professional
United Staffing Solutions
07.2020 - 01.2021
Direct Support Professional
Mercy Drive Inc
12.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
University Neighborhood High School
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