Siobhan Chisholm
Newark,NJ
Summary
Graduate Nurse with BS in Nursing from Rutgers University. Applies nursing process and performs delegated functions under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse. Collaborates with patient and family to offer theory-based nursing care and coordinates care delivery with members of interdisciplinary team. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, NJ
11.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients experiencing strokes and seizures, ensuring their safety and comfort.
Patient Care Technician
White Plains Hospital Center
White Plains, NY
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Center
New York, NY
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition
Patient Care Technician
NYP/Lower Manhattan Hospital
New York, NY
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
- Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments
Patient Care Technician
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Oceanside, NY
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications
- Monitored diagnostic medical equipment to measure and observe various aspects of patient's health
Patient Care Assistant
Caring Professionals
Forest Hills, NY
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Coordinating, Administering and Supervising all needs and care for the client/patient
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crown Heights Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
New York, NY
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Analyze & Inspect each resident during rounds
- Assisted each resident with activities of daily living throughout the morning
- Documented all activities of daily living & patient information in the EMR system
- Operated machinery to properly transfer residents Involvement/Activities
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
Certified Nursing Assistant
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
New York, NY
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Newark08-2025
Certified PCT/EKG/Phlebotomy -
Lehman College
10.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant -
ASA College
02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
St. John's University
05.2017
High School Diploma -
High School Of Hospitality Management
New York06.2013
Skills
- Patient Care Technician
- BLS Certification
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- CPR/First Aid
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Access
- Java Eclipse
- MySQL
- Nursing
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Infection control standards
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient lifting
- Medication administration
- Vitals assessments
- Specimen collection
- Emergency protocols
- CNA Certification
- Patient care and safety
- Personal hygiene support
- Vital sign monitoring
- Recording vital signs
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Morristown Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
White Plains Hospital Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
Patient Care Technician
NYP/Lower Manhattan Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Patient Care Technician
Mount Sinai South Nassau
10.2021 - 12.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Caring Professionals
02.2019 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crown Heights Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2018 - 02.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
10.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Certified PCT/EKG/Phlebotomy -
Lehman College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
ASA College
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
St. John's University
High School Diploma -
High School Of Hospitality Management