Shellese sparkes
Randolph,MA
Summary
Compassionate and dependable healthcare professional dedicated to providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Experienced in assisting with personal and medical needs, maintaining patient safety, documenting care, and supporting nursing teams. Known for excellent bedside manner, strong communication, reliability, and attention to detail.
Committed to treating every patient with dignity, respect, and compassion while creating a positive care experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Supported nursing staff in delivering patient care and facilitating daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and well-being.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
- Facilitated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to streamline workflow and improve patient experience.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Conducted electrocardiograms to assess patients' heart activity in a clinical setting.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff.
CCT Technician
Calvary spice
The Bronx, USA
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Informed supervisors of changes in client status or behavior, facilitating timely interventions.
- Encouraged clients to follow hygiene routines to promote personal care and well-being.
- Transported clients between locations, ensuring safe and timely arrivals.
CNA Liaison
Workmen's Circle Multicare Center
The Bronx, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation, to enhance resident comfort and well-being.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing, promoting personal hygiene and dignity.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents, ensuring hydration and nutritional support.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Maarten Medical Center
St.maarten, Dutch Caribbean
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Communicated patient status and care concerns to nursing supervisors and case managers, ensuring timely interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Documented patient medical histories and symptoms, contributing to comprehensive care plans.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Monitored infection control procedures, enhancing facility-wide health and safety standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Maarten Nursing Home, White Yellow Cross
, Dutch Caribbean
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Facilitated daily living activities, including serving meals, feeding, ambulating, and positioning patients to enhance comfort and independence.
- Assisted patients with daily activities to enhance their comfort and mobility. with transportation and mobility inside and outside of the facility.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, fostering a positive and supportive environment.
- Assisted patients with eating, dressing and hygiene activities.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Instructed patients and families on health management and proper medication use, empowering them to take an active role in care.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy/ekg
Big Apple Training School
The Bronx, NYCertificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Big Apple Training School
The Bronx, NY 01.2023 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
St.maarten Academy
St.maarten, Dutch CaribbeanSome College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
National Institute of Professional Advancement
St.maarten, Dutch CaribbeanSkills
- Patient Care & Relations
- Patient assessments
- Basic Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Safety & Quality Assurance
- Care Coordination
- Record keeping
- Medical Terminology
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Compassionate Bedside Manner
- Emotional Support
Certification
- Patient Care Technician
- EKG & Phlebotomy
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
CCT Technician
Calvary spice
08.2023 - 01.2024
CNA Liaison
Workmen's Circle Multicare Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Big Apple Training School
01.2023 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Maarten Medical Center
03.2018 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Maarten Nursing Home, White Yellow Cross
05.2017 - 09.2018
Certificate - Phlebotomy/ekg
Big Apple Training School
High School Diploma -
St.maarten Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
National Institute of Professional Advancement