Shakyra Davis
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Established Patient Care Technician offering CPR certified and clinical training in acute care, medical surgical, skilled nursing, psychiatric, geriatric and rehabilitation units. Administered and assisted with glucose testing, EKG,Phlebotomy, feedings and colostomy care. Proficient in nursing documentation, assessment and decision-making. Calm and effective in pressured and emergent situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Patient Care Technician
Christiana Care Hospital
Newark , DE
12.2021 - Current
- Assessed patients' medical condition by observing physical and mental status, including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure readings.
- Reported any changes observed in patient's behavior or condition immediately to RN charge nurse.
- Assisted with admissions process including gathering information from new patients upon arrival.
- Assisted with discharge planning by providing educational materials related to post-hospitalization instructions.
- Answered call lights promptly ensuring timely response time for requests made by patients.
CNA
Maxiam Home Healthcare Staffing Agency
New Castle, DE
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Completed daily patient charting on computer with Data service and Health accounting.
Patient Care Technician
Taylor Hospital
Ridley Park , PA
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements
- Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests
- Blood work collection
- Perform EKG testing
- Electronic ECare charting
CNA
White Horse Village
Newtown Square, PA
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Attended to patients in 50-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Used mobility devices and Mechanical equipment to carefully and transport patients
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
CNA
Hcr Manorcare Wallingford
Wallingford , PA
03.2008 - 05.2018
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2026
Associate of Arts - Early Childcare Education
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA12-2022
Allied Health Tech
Chester High School
Chester, PA06.2005
Skills
- Collecting vital signs
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Electronic charting ,EKG
- Flexible
- Collecting specimens,Lab Work
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Mentoring and training
- BLS,CNA Certification
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient relations
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Quick problem solver
Timeline
Unit Patient Care Technician
Christiana Care Hospital
12.2021 - Current
CNA
Maxiam Home Healthcare Staffing Agency
10.2020 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician
Taylor Hospital
04.2019 - 01.2020
CNA
White Horse Village
05.2018 - 04.2019
CNA
Hcr Manorcare Wallingford
03.2008 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Early Childcare Education
Harcum College
Allied Health Tech
Chester High School