Somaiya Johnson
Patient care technician
Bronx,NY
Summary
Outcome-driven professional with hands-on experience leveraging keen insights to create and execute strategies for driving quality improvements in healthcare operations. Proven record of eliminating deterioration of complex diseases, enhancing patient engagement, and providing comprehensive care to enrich member experience. Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with healthcare professionals, identifying innovative techniques, and attaining determined targets. Adept at strengthening long-term relationships with healthcare teams and executive management to capitalize on lucrative opportunities. Refined communicator possessing excellent problem-solving, time management, and organizational abilities. Proficient in utilizing Hyper and Epic systems. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Bronx Care Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
JFK Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered personal grooming and hygiene services
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs and blood sugar/glucose levels
- Carried out daily weights and empty foley sacks
- Obtained bathing care/GFC materials and clean patients' rooms
- Performed many EKGs and phlebotomies on patients from pediatric department to ICU.
Patient Care Associate
North Central Bronx Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Executed phlebotomy, vitals, EKGs, and direct treatment to adult patients in hospital's emergency room and medical/surgical unit
- Conducted phlebotomies and urine tests, including finger stick and glucose tests, clean catch, chlamydia urine tests, and cultures
- Fed patients and provided one-on-one assistance every 15 minutes, while documenting observations
- Admitted patients in accordance with doctor directions by using property list documents and precise patient labels
- Performed point-of-care/glucose testing on patients and collaborated with emergency department
- Directed treatment for patients on several wards, including ICU, psychiatric, dental, and gynecological units
- Obtained correct information from nurses and clinicians by using Hyper and Epic systems.
Patient Care Associate
NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Perform venipunctures and finger sticks on patients, while maintaining proper specimen volume, specimen type, and transit conditions
- Provide quality patient care by collecting vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and PO2
- Keep track of patient's weight, I&O, and calorie consumption
- Offer compression wraps/stockings to patients before entering operation room
- Steered IV catheterization and treatment, bladder scanning, oxygen therapy, and tank replacement
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of the work spaces and patient rooms
- Assisted with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Certified Medical Assistant
People Care Inc
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Received and directed phone calls, scheduled appointments, checked-in patients, and gathered essential patient information to file and update patient records
- Completed all patient paperwork and consents Checked patients out, processed invoicing, aided with referral processing, and set up laboratory services
- Prepared patients for examination, gathered vital signs, and documented patients' medical histories
- Set-up EKG devices, provided injections/medicines, and collected/tested routine specimens
- Assisted medical professionals with examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Organized equipment and examination rooms, while cleaning all medical instruments
- Managed medical supply inventory and equipped exam rooms with necessary materials.
Certified Medical Assistant
Ultimate Care, Inc
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Scheduled visits for medical examination and collected blood samples
- Assisted physician during examination procedures
- Collected and prepared laboratory specimens
- Performed basic laboratory tests
- Cleaned exam rooms and answered all phone calls
- Instructed patients about medication and special diets
- Entered data and measured and recorded vital indicators.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Morningside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Checked vital signs and blood pressure on daily basis
- Prepared resources for various workouts with patients
- Conducted meetings and established relevant reports
- Interacted with relatives and family members
- Explained effective strategies and different ways to mobilize patients
- Facilitated patients in mobility and hand-movement exercises.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NYHigh School Diploma -
Wings Academy High School
Bronx, NYCertified EKG Technician Certified Phlebotomist -
Skills
- Patient Care Management
- Reporting & Documentation
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Relationship Building
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Quality Care Provision
- Complex Issue Resolution
- Team Leadership & Development
- Patient Service
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Monitor Vitals
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CET - EKG Technician
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Bronx Care Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
JFK Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Patient Care Associate
NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
Patient Care Associate
North Central Bronx Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
People Care Inc
01.2018 - 01.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Ultimate Care, Inc
08.2015 - 01.2018
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Morningside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - 08.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
LaGuardia Community College
High School Diploma -
Wings Academy High School
Certified EKG Technician Certified Phlebotomist -
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