Selina Cavit
Houston,TX
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. I am a team player and willing to learn.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2007 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
- Phlebotomist
- Secretary
Education
High School Diploma -
Anlo Secondary School
Ghana05.2002
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
American Institute
Houston, TX03.2004
No Degree -
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX12.2006
Skills
- Patient Lifting
- Patient Transport
- Linen Changing
- Clerical Support
- Post-Mortem Care
- Patient Feeding
- Daily Workflows
- Ambulating Patients
- Taking Vital Signs
- Foley Catheter Removal
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Surgical Preparation Assistance
- Message Delivery
- Isolation Precautions
- Collecting Vitals
- Verbal and Written Communication
- General Housekeeping
- Drawing Blood
Accomplishments
- Earned "You Rock Award 2020, 2021, 2022"
- Outstanding Contributions and Services Toward CEANA CONVENTION 2022
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Anlo Secondary School
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
American Institute
No Degree -
San Jacinto College District
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