Roslyn B. Mitchell
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Healthcare support professional with 5+ years of experience in hospital settings, specializing in direct patient care and vital sign monitoring. BLS certified with strong skills in phlebotomy, EKGs, glucose testing, and post-mortem care. Demonstrated commitment to patient dignity, safety, and effective teamwork in high-acuity environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Jefferson Einstein Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
10.2019 - Current
- Monitor and document vital signs, blood glucose levels, and intake/output with accuracy.
- Assist with patient transfers using Hoyer lifts, Beasy boards, gait belts, and stretchers.
- Provide AM/PM care including bathing, grooming, shaving, and oral hygiene.
- Set up meals, assist with feeding, monitor calorie counts, and manage aspiration precautions.
- Perform phlebotomy and 12-lead EKGs; promptly report abnormal findings.
- Deliver post-mortem care with respect to patient dignity and policy.
- Record patient weights and point-of-care results; maintain accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with RNs during shift reports and participate in hourly rounding.
- Uphold infection control, fall precautions, and invasive line safety protocols.
Home Health Aide
Hands from the Heart
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Monitored and documented vital signs and blood glucose levels; reported abnormalities promptly.
- Provided full AM/PM care including bathing, grooming, oral care, and facial shaving.
- Assisted with meal tray setup, feeding, and tracked calorie intake and aspiration precautions.
- Performed safe patient transfers using Hoyer lift, Beasy board, and manual techniques.
- Delivered emotional and social support; respected privacy and maintained quiet environment.
- Conducted phlebotomy and 12-lead EKG procedures under supervision.
- Documented intake/output, patient weight, and other point-of-care data.
- Maintained clean, discharge-ready rooms and stocked patient supplies.
- Supported post-mortem care and maintained dignity and policy adherence.
- Participated in hourly rounding and addressed 4Ps (Pain, Position, Potty, Perimeter).
- Communicated patient updates to RNs and contributed to seamless shift transitions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paul Robeson Human Services
Philadelphia, PA01.2007
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Gait belt application
- Phlebotomy skills
- 12-lead EKG administration
- Personal hygiene support
- Grooming support
- Hygiene practices
- Feeding assistance
- Caloric intake tracking
- Aspiration precautions awareness
- Intake/output documentation
- Weight tracking
- Infection control measures
- Invasive line awareness
- Post-mortem care support
- End-of-life care guidance
- Hourly rounding procedures
- 4Ps protocol adherence
- Shift reporting skills
- Team communication effectiveness
Certification
- BLS/CPR Certified, American Heart Association
- Hospital-based Skills Fair, Infection Control, HIPAA, and End-of-Life Training
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Jefferson Einstein Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Home Health Aide
Hands from the Heart
01.2016 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Paul Robeson Human Services
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