Samantha Pierre
Rosedale
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Associate with extensive experience at North Shore University Hospital, excelling in vital signs monitoring and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and teamwork, while ensuring safety protocols and documentation accuracy. Committed to fostering emotional well-being and supporting patients in their daily activities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset
09.2024 - Current
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient living spaces.
- Communicated effectively with patients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Documented patient progress in care logs and reports accurately.
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering emotional well-being and support.
- Provided direct patient care in the Mother-Baby Unit following established protocols.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in maternal-infant care practices.
- Provided direct care to patients in the mother-baby unit, including newborns and postpartum mothers.
Patient Care Associate
St Francis Hospital and heart center
Roslyn
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Helping the patients feel comfortable during their stay (turning or positions).
- Cleaning and bathing the patients.
- Turning or positions.
- Documenting every task that has been completed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques, as specified in the plan of care.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating, and turning over and positioning patients.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety, and proactively address issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY08-2027
High School Diploma -
Pathways College Preparatory School
Saint Albans, NY02-2019
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Documentation
- Chart updating
- Documentation accuracy
- EKG interpretation
- Multitasking
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- First aid and safety
- Phlebotomy
- Basic life support
- Vitals documentation
- Patient transport
- Catheter care
- Specimen collection
- Restocking supplies
- Feeding assistance
- End-of-life care
- Effective communication
- Infection control
- Goal setting
Languages
Haitian Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
North Shore University Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Associate
St Francis Hospital and heart center
09.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Pathways College Preparatory School