TAIFA BOURNE
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Adept Patient Care Technician with a proven track record at Maimonides Medical Center, I excel in delivering compassionate care and achieving patient safety. My expertise in clinical training and critical thinking, coupled with a flexible approach, enhances healthcare delivery. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes by effectively collaborating with the healthcare team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
04.2006 - Current
- Coordinated patient care needs with the healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify the course of treatment
- Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses
- Collected and labeled blood and urine specimens to prepare for delivery to the laboratory
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements
- Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions
Juice Barista/Cashier - Part-time
Pure Juicery Bar
Cary, North Carolina
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Create and prepare health conscious pressed and blended juices, acai and pitaya bowls, in a fast-paced environment
- Clean and maintain pristine cleanliness of food preparation, food storage and work areas
- Oversee shift operations of team members to include delegating tasks, training new staff, and keeping team members motivated
- Helped customers place orders by explaining menu items
- Worked with a Point-of-Sale system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers
Education
Associate of Science -
New York City College Of Technology Of The City University Of New York
Brooklyn, NY03.2025
GED -
Board Of Education
Brooklyn, NY01.1996
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Clinical training
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Flexible
- Infection control standards
- Critical thinking
- Knowledge of Windows software
Accomplishments
Parent Leadership Award, The Council of School Supervisors and Administrations of the City of New York, 2018
Technical Certifications
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician, International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), 2021
- Nursing Assistant, Municipal Training Center, 1999
Websites
Affiliations
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Timeline
Juice Barista/Cashier - Part-time
Pure Juicery Bar
03.2018 - 08.2019
Patient Care Technician
Maimonides Medical Center
04.2006 - Current
Associate of Science -
New York City College Of Technology Of The City University Of New York
GED -
Board Of Education
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