Ra'Kira Mcafee
Houston,TX
Summary
Hardworking Patient Care Technician bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs. Compassionate diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. College student pursuing Nursing Degree seeks internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong motivation for success. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Analytical Operating Room Assistant with 4 years of providing patient-centered support in sterile environment. Collaborated well with doctors to maintain high-quality healthcare outcomes. Offered mutual respect and companionship to bolster healthcare needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Methodist Medical Center
Houston, TX
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Operating Room Attendant
Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe operating room environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, nurses and other medical personnel during surgical procedures.
- Stocked supplies in the operating room such as sutures, sponges, instruments and linen.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Assisted with patient positioning during surgery as directed by medical team members.
- Performed routine maintenance on OR equipment such as suction machines, lights and beds.
- Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
Operating Room Technician
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Pasadena, TX
- Restocked supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment to maintain safe and secure settings.
- Executed pre-surgical preparation, transporting specimens and supplies to operating room.
- Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Patient Care Technician
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Kingwood, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Assistant Service Manager
HEB Grocery Store
Houston, TX
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions to problems.
- Prioritized and delegated daily work tasks to meet anticipated project goals.
- Motivated and supported employees to maintain low turnover.
- Pitched in to complete various duties during peak periods or employee absences.
- Upheld team productivity and quality objectives by setting and maintaining clear benchmarks for service.
- Collaborated with customers to offer solutions to service needs.
- Monitored employee performance through key metrics analysis.
- Defined department goals and monitored performance to direct and enhance daily operations.
- Guided department employees on changes from management.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Shift Leader
Walgreens
Houston, TX
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Assisted general manager with operations game plan and company initiatives implementation.
- Handled escalated customer concerns and emergencies in absence of manager or supervisor.
- Mentored and coached staff by giving employees suggestions and feedback to improve job performance.
- Evaluated employee performance, delivering individualized feedback and praise.
- Educated customers about offerings, promotions and pricing to boost sales.
- Coordinated shift workers for inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
- Directed employees through daily routines.
- Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
- Taught staff upselling techniques to meet revenue targets.
Nursing Aide
Cedar Bayou Nursing & Rehab Center
Baytown, TX
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TXSkills
- Surgical Preparation
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Observation Documentation
- Fluid Measurement
- Caregiver Relations
- Linen Replacements
- Vital Signs Collection
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection Control
- Basic Life Support
- Oral Hygiene
- Heavy Lifting
- Calm Under Stress
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- HIPAA Compliance
- Order Receiving
- Paperwork Completion
- Loading and unloading
- Proper Stacking and Storage
- Inventory reporting
Timeline
PCA
Methodist Medical Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
Operating Room Attendant
Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
HCA Healthcare Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Service Manager
HEB Grocery Store
03.2021 - 12.2021
Nursing Aide
Cedar Bayou Nursing & Rehab Center
03.2020 - 11.2020
Shift Leader
Walgreens
12.2019 - 04.2021
Operating Room Technician
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
San Jacinto College District