Takia Chatman
Orange,NJ
Summary
Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, and time management. Confident and energetic team player dedicated to quickly identifying and accommodating patients needs to create positive experience and retention. Experienced working in challenging fast paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
Montvale, NJ
04.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized
Flight Attendant
Spirit Airlines
Atlanta, GA
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Preflight all emergency equipment on plane
- Assist passengers with storing luggage in overhead bins and underneath seats
- Provide excellent customer service and ensure that everyone follows security regulations and flight deck is secure
Patient Care Technician
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
New York, NY
03.2016 - 11.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff or physician to identify changes from prior measurements
- Answered all call bells and quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit
- Performed veni-punctures, collected blood cultures, blood glucose levels and performed twelve lead ekg's
Patient Care Associate
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center
New York, NY
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Improved outcomes by encouraging patient ambulation and mental stimulation
Nursing Assistant/ Pediatric Oncology
Optimal Staffing Workforce/ Westchester Medical Ce
Valhalla, NY
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests for service to assist patients fulfillment
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Collected and documented vital signs to track patient current conditions
Patient Care Technician
North Shore LIJ Medical Center
Queens, NY
03.2013 - 06.2013
- Assist with patient admissions, discharges and transfers
- Assisted in post-mortem care
- Performed twelve lead ekg's, collected blood and stool samples
Education
NHA Patient Care Technician Certfication -
Highbridge Community Life Center
The Bronx, NY 11.2011 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Bronx, NY
Grace Dodge Vocational High School08.2001
AHA Basic Life Support Certification
University Hospital
Newark, NJTimeline
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Flight Attendant
Spirit Airlines
12.2022 - 02.2023
Patient Care Technician
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
03.2016 - 11.2022
Patient Care Associate
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center
02.2014 - 06.2016
Nursing Assistant/ Pediatric Oncology
Optimal Staffing Workforce/ Westchester Medical Ce
03.2013 - 01.2014
Patient Care Technician
North Shore LIJ Medical Center
03.2013 - 06.2013
NHA Patient Care Technician Certfication -
Highbridge Community Life Center
11.2011 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Bronx, NY
AHA Basic Life Support Certification
University Hospital