SONJA HALLOWAY
West Haven,CT
Summary
Reliable, trusting nursing professional with17 years of experience. Seeking to provide my skills and talent as a Patient Care Tech in a diverse hospital setting. Experience with hospice patients, psychiatric & special needs care. Team player who is willing to help others and shares a strong bond with patients and families who routinely compliment my compassion and care. CPR/AED Certified.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Yale New Haven Health Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered high-quality care to step-down ICU and Postpartum, Onco;ogy patients in hospital facility.
Resident Service Assistant
Jewish Senior Services
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Responsible for medication dispersal to patients per doctors order specifics
- Assist with residents' daily needs to maintain their apartments
- Provide safety and well-being for the resident by ensuring all protocols and standards are met
Resident Service Assistant
Atria Senior Living
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided patients with daily medication dosages per order
- Assisted staff with daily routine tasks
- Responsible for the care of residents with their needs for apartments
- Provided safety and well-being checks for residents
Educational Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
AAA Nursing LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked with special needs children in a school setting
- Trusted to assist children with sensory goals, arts & charts, and outings
- Positioned by staff to be on call for help with all daily activities
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolton Chronic Hospital & Rehabilitation
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Responsible for monitoring of fluid intake and output levels
- Entrusted to maintain quality and safety for all patients
- Maintained patient privacy for all confidential information
Certified Nursing Assistant
Towne Nursing Staff, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Monitored all daily fluid intake and output levels for patients
- Responsible for the completion of all patient care policies and procedures daily
- Collaborated with other staff and team members to provide assistance for daily care tasks and cleaning
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Training Direct
Dental Assistant - undefined
Porter & Chester Institute
01.2013
Business Administration - undefined
Morse School of Business
01.1996
Skills
- Front Desk Operations
- Customer Service
- Healthcare Confidentiality
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Medical terminology
- Proficient in EPIC
- Vital signs documentation
- Blood glucose testing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Basic life support
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Yale New Haven Health Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2024
Resident Service Assistant
Jewish Senior Services
01.2018 - 02.2021
Resident Service Assistant
Atria Senior Living
01.2016 - 01.2017
Educational Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
AAA Nursing LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolton Chronic Hospital & Rehabilitation
01.2012 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Towne Nursing Staff, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2012
Dental Assistant - undefined
Porter & Chester Institute
Business Administration - undefined
Morse School of Business
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Training Direct
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