OSLYN A. POLLARD
478 Bainbridge St Apt 2B Brooklyn,United States
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
St Johns Episcopal Hospitial
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Medical Assistant - Cobble Hill Amb
NYU Langone Hospital -
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Work with doctors doing Colonoscopy and Upper GI Endoscopy procedures
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Endoscopy and colonoscopy surgeries
Senior Nursing Assistant
NYU Langone Brooklyn
04.2016 - 03.2023
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Nursing Assistant
Hopkins Rehabilitation Center
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to the nurses to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Home Health Aide
Partners In Care Inc.
03.2012 - 12.2015
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Cashier
Century 21 Store
11.2011 - 01.2012
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Education
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant -
National Healthcareer Association
Online School06.2023
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -
Medcerts / NHA
Online School02.2023
Phlebotomy, EKG, PCT/A -
Access Careers /NHA
Brooklyn, NY01.2014
High School Diploma -
Department of Education New York
New York, NY01.2012
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Electrocardiography
- Phlebotomy
- Ambulating and Repositioning Patients
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Sterilization Equipment
- Help surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterilize equipments
- Preform other duties inside of the operation room
- Set up operation room for patient
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
St Johns Episcopal Hospitial
10.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant - Cobble Hill Amb
NYU Langone Hospital -
03.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Nursing Assistant
NYU Langone Brooklyn
04.2016 - 03.2023
Nursing Assistant
Hopkins Rehabilitation Center
08.2015 - 04.2016
Home Health Aide
Partners In Care Inc.
03.2012 - 12.2015
Cashier
Century 21 Store
11.2011 - 01.2012
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant -
National Healthcareer Association
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -
Medcerts / NHA
Phlebotomy, EKG, PCT/A -
Access Careers /NHA
High School Diploma -
Department of Education New York
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