Sokenya Singletary
Henderson,NV
Summary
Compassionate Student Nurse offers a strong background in Emergency Medical Services with a passion for patient care. Caring with patients and ready to learn. Kind and approachable worker with a dedication to quality and performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician II
Kaiser Permanente
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Work with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures
- Clean, maintain and restock treatment areas
- Safely transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to Xray, CT, Ultrasound and other units
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms
- Applies monitoring devices, prepares patient for suturing, performs wound cleaning, application of dressings, orthopedic devices, splints, and crutch fitting
- Obtains, records and reports vital signs, EKG.s, heights, weights and inputs/outputs of patients as directed and per department policy
- Cleans ED gurneys and equipment for efficient provision of care
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight
needles - Collect blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with date and time of collection
- Assists physicians and nurses with various procedures, including positioning and set up of draping and prepping.
Lead Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedics Plus
11.2013 - 07.2019
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
- Executed well-informed critical decision-making in high-pressure situations
- Demonstrated a commitment to quality care through continuous training and development
- Operated emergency vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to transport emergent patients
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer
- Promoted teamwork, communication and conflict resolution among shifts, districts and other departments and agencies
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in the field or in transit
Phlebotomist Internship
Kasier Permanente
08.2017 - 08.2017
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
- Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety
Emergency Room Technician
St. Rose Hospital
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare them for tests and procedures
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms
- Cleaned, maintained and restocked treatment areas
- Collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher,or bed to other units
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Preformed EKGs ordered by doctor
Emergency Medical Technician Intern
Alameda County EMS Corps
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Training and education through daily classes, tutoring, workshops, and internships on first responder skills
- Training in response, anatomy, and the prevention, treatment and physiology of various illnesses and public health/community health issues
- Personal skills enhancement through life coaching, mentorship support, public- speaking opportunities, first responder-health education at local health fairs, and practice using leadership skills
- Personal skills enhancement through life coaching, mentorship support, public- speaking opportunities, first responder-health education at local health fairs, and practice using leadership skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Henderson, NV03.2025
Associate of Science - Health Science
Merritt College
Oakland, CA05.2020
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Merritt College
Oakland, CA05.2020
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Merritt College
Oakland, CA05.2020
Phlebotomy Technician 1 - Phlebotomy
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA2017
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Bay Area Youth EMT
San Leandro2012
High School Diploma -
Downtown High School
San Francisco, CA2006
Skills
- Team leadership
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
- Fast thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Strategic decision making
- Patient-focused care
- CPR certification
- Competent in physical assessments
- Sound decision maker
- Sharp critical thinker
- Medical records review
- Recording data
- Time management
- Infection control
- Venipuncture
- Patient confidentiality
- Sample and specimen collection
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Phlebotomy knowledge
- HIPPA compliance
- CLIA & OSHA compliance
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- California Emergency Medical Technician Certification (E093679)
- Phlebotomy Technician CPT 1 Certification (CPT02005528)
Volunteer Experience
- Bay EMT (EMT Skills Instructor)
- American Heart Association (EMT Volunteer)
Professional Organization Involvement
- National Student Nurses Association
- National Black Nurses Association
- MANSNA
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician II
Kaiser Permanente
01.2019 - 08.2024
Phlebotomist Internship
Kasier Permanente
08.2017 - 08.2017
Emergency Room Technician
St. Rose Hospital
06.2014 - 11.2014
Lead Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedics Plus
11.2013 - 07.2019
Emergency Medical Technician Intern
Alameda County EMS Corps
01.2012 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Health Science
Merritt College
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Merritt College
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Merritt College
Phlebotomy Technician 1 - Phlebotomy
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Bay Area Youth EMT
High School Diploma -
Downtown High School
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