Shavvel Paul
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated PCA with strong skills in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Committed to providing emotional support and improving daily living activities for patients. Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
New York, New York
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient observations and assisted with record-keeping tasks.
PCA
Talent 4Healthh
Wilmington, Delaware
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Documented patient observations and assisted with record-keeping tasks.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
PCA
Mt Siani hospital
New York, New York
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
PCA
St.Luke
Newburgh, New York
09.2015 - 02.2020
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Nurse Technician
New York Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York
03.2001 - 08.2009
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- Collected blood samples from patients using proper techniques and equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and supplies.
- Documented patient information and sample details accurately in electronic systems.
Education
LPN -
Boces
Goshen, NY06-2022
Phlebotomist -
Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn02-2001
Some College (No Degree) -
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Patient monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Vital signs documentation
- Hygiene education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient care planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCA
Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
10.2022 - Current
PCA
Talent 4Healthh
12.2021 - 04.2023
PCA
Mt Siani hospital
06.2020 - 12.2021
PCA
St.Luke
09.2015 - 02.2020
Nurse Technician
New York Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn
03.2001 - 08.2009
LPN -
Boces
Phlebotomist -
Methodist Hospital
Some College (No Degree) -
Kingsborough Community College