Suzette Whyte
Lake Grove,NY
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Catholic Health Good Samaritian Hospital
West Islip, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Patient Care Associate
Catholic Health Mercy Medical Center
Rockville Centre, NY
06.2009 - 04.2022
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with various diagnostic procedures such as drawing blood samples, obtaining EKG readings, and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information following HIPAA guidelines while discussing cases with healthcare professionals or family members involved in the treatment plan.
Education
Certification - Certificate _Practicl Nursing
Veeb Nassau County School of Practial Nursing
Hicksville, NY08-2024
Skills
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient relationship building
- EMR / EHR
- Team building
- Problem-solving aptitude
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Catholic Health Good Samaritian Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Catholic Health Mercy Medical Center
06.2009 - 04.2022
Certification - Certificate _Practicl Nursing
Veeb Nassau County School of Practial Nursing