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CHRISTABEL OSEI ELLIS

Houston,TX

Summary

To obtain a position as a Patient Care Assistant / Unit Administrative Assistant in this reputable hospital that will utilize my knowledge and skill-set in the health care profession PERFORMANCE SUMMARY: Compassionate and dependable Patient Care Assistant /Unit Administrative Assistant with hands-on experience in providing personal care to patients and clients suffering from different diseases. Outgoing team player who has a profound ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management. Proficient in prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner while demonstrating adaptability and flexibility. Natural ability to make patients and families feel at ease during medical procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: Familiar with keyboarding and typing. Able to clean and organize work environment diligently. Ability to serve and interact with clients to give them maximum satisfaction. Ability to use software applications like Microsoft word and excel. 30 wpm Able to ensure work area is stocked with necessary supplies and equipment. SKILLS / ABILITIES Time management Ability to organize Safety and Monitoring Anticipates needs HIPPA Regulations Patient transportation Friendly and patient etiquette Verbal and written communication Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Vital signs Hygiene standards

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

United Memorial Medical Center North, PRN
10.2021 - Current
  • Attend to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Answer call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Support patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
  • Assist with feeding and monitor intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Patient Care Assistant / Unit Administrative Assistant

Houston Methodist Hospital, SICU
07.2017 - 01.2022
  • Perfect serve doctors and all consults
  • Prepare patient(s) paperwork for transfer for both in and out of the hospital such as
  • Mode of Transport (MOT)
  • Greet and attend to patient(s), family and friends
  • Receive and direct calls to the appropriate departments, nurses and doctors
  • Multitask by being a unit administrative assistant for both Surgical Intensive Care
  • Unit and Medical Intensive Care Unit
  • Hand nurses their assigned phones or the Vocera at the beginning and take them back at the end of the shift
  • Stock and clean nourishment room
  • Transport patients
  • Take and record patient(s) vital signs, blood glucose level, weight and report the feedback to nurse
  • Update patient bed status
  • Report safety issues and broken equipment to appropriate personnel
  • Arrange linens and handy items for nurses and patient care assistants
  • Assist nurses and patient(s) with activities of daily living (ADL) and rounding
  • Demonstrated our I CARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) to patients and their families
  • Foley catheter and Intravenous (IV) removal
  • Perform hourly rounding on patient(s)
  • Perform bladder scan on patient(s)
  • Sterile processing package

Patient Care Assistant

Houston Northwest Medical Centre, MEDSURG
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Take and record patient(s) vital signs, blood glucose level, weight, height, oxygen level and report the feedback to nurse
  • Perform unit secretary duties by ensuring all administrative duties are in check so the unit can operate effectively
  • Answer call lights and telephone in the unit
  • Telemetry running / monitoring as delegated by nurse
  • Acts as a transporter/ runner as needed
  • Performs EKG on patients per nurse request
  • Assist patient(s) with all basic care activities of daily living (ADL) such as nutrition, elimination, hygiene and progress activity
  • Keeps patient(s) environment clean, performs comfort rounding, ensures hallway is clear of any obstructions, report safety issues and broken equipment appropriately and adhere to safety precautions
  • Update patient bed status
  • Reports any observable changes in patient status instantly to registered nurse
  • Communicate with patient(s) families, physician and unit peers in courteous and professional manner.

Care Associate

Community Health Care Service Inc
03.2015
  • PRN)
  • Assist residents with medication
  • Take and record residents vital signs
  • Make and change beds
  • Maintain records and files as per policies and standard operating procedures
  • Provide residents with exceptional personal care service including activities of daily living (ADL)
  • Take clients out for recreational activities
  • Cook for residents
  • Maintained an organized, clean and safe environment for residents
  • Assisted licensed nursing staff in providing direct and indirect care for residents
  • Changed linen and did residents laundry
  • Assist residents in walking around.

Customer service and Cashier

G&J STORE
07.2014
  • Operate cash register in order to be able to manage the cash for any sold items
  • Help customer find items and services they want and require
  • Help customers with purchase decisions when they enquire
  • Take orders on phone from customers for the foods they need us to cater for, providing information and maintain paper and electronic files
  • Greet customers and direct them to place they want to go
  • KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • Highly praised for effective and constant delivery of exceptional care to patients and management
  • Contributed immensely to teamwork that resulted in achieving 100 % patient care
  • Able to multi task so I could help in all different sections which contributed to fast completion of work
  • Enhanced patient’s satisfaction level by 80% through demonstration of professional work ethics
  • Awarded employee of the month a couple of times because of my immense contribution of getting work done completely and helping my colleagues

Education

Nursing Bridges Institute
Houston, Texas

Lonestar College
Houston, Texas

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate Crisis Prevention Trained (CPI) -

Nifa Senior High School

Skills

  • Good multitasking and organizational skills
  • Ability to work for extended period of time
  • Able to work in a team
  • Ability to learn new tasks and adapt quickly
  • Patience and have empathy to serve client
  • Good interpersonal relations
  • Excellent and good communication skills
  • Proficiency in handling health care devices

Timeline

Patient Care Assistant

United Memorial Medical Center North, PRN
10.2021 - Current

Patient Care Assistant / Unit Administrative Assistant

Houston Methodist Hospital, SICU
07.2017 - 01.2022

Patient Care Assistant

Houston Northwest Medical Centre, MEDSURG
09.2015 - 06.2017

Care Associate

Community Health Care Service Inc
03.2015

Customer service and Cashier

G&J STORE
07.2014

Nursing Bridges Institute

Lonestar College

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate Crisis Prevention Trained (CPI) -

Nifa Senior High School
CHRISTABEL OSEI ELLIS