Sharyah Young
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with experience in patient support and safety. Proficient in monitoring vital signs, performing laboratory tests, and maintaining infection control practices. Eager to leverage skills to enhance patient care and safety in a dynamic healthcare setting. Dedicated Patient Care Technician with expertise in vital signs monitoring, electronic health records, and infection prevention protocols. Committed to ensuring patient safety and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks and activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided support in maintaining a clean and safe patient environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Maintained rigorous infection prevention protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Executed infection prevention strategies to maintain a sterile healthcare environment.
Nursing Assistant
Tanya young
Norfolk, Virginia
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
Nursing Assistant
Hope Tillman
Gainesville, Florida
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gainesville High School
Gainesville, FL06-2023
Certificate of Completion - Nursing Assistant
Sante Fe College
Gainesville, FL05-2023
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Infection prevention protocols
- EKG administration
- Patient support
- Effective communication
- Medical terminology usage
Certification
- cpr certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Tanya young
05.2024 - 01.2025
Nursing Assistant
Hope Tillman
01.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Gainesville High School
Certificate of Completion - Nursing Assistant
Sante Fe College
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