Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Tarreka Artis

Lakeland

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Assistant with a strong background at Lakeland Regional Health, skilled in vital signs documentation and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient experiences through effective communication and teamwork, while ensuring safety and cleanliness in care environments. Committed to quality care and continuous improvement in patient services.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Assistant (Ambulatory)

Lakeland Regional Health
06.2023 - Current

- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences during their care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families and team members in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
* Safety And Performance Improvement
- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
* Stewardship
- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
* Standard Work Duties: PCA - Certified
- Performs activities of daily living as delegated by the RN.
- Immediately communicates any changes in patient condition or behavior to RN.
- Accurate and timely documentation/communication of vital signs, intake and output, weights.
- Performs other related duties as assigned

-Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.

- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.

Patient Care Assistant (Trauma)

Lakeland Regional Health
12.2015 - 06.2023
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to the RN.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Lakeland Regional Health
12.2014 - 12.2015
  • Disinfected public areas frequently and provided spot cleaning to maintain clean, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Wiped down surfaces and refilled soap and hand sanitizer to prevent the spreand of germs
  • Kept trash cans empty by removing regularly from rooms, bathrooms and hallways.
  • Dusted, swept and mopped to maintain clean, safe environment for patients.
  • Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland, FL
05-1992

Skills

  • Communication
  • Emotional support
  • ADL support
  • Observation Documentation
  • Organizational skills
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Quality assurance
  • Collection
  • Computer
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Patient monitoring
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Catheter care
  • Vital signs documentation

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Phlebotomy
  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

Patient Care Assistant (Ambulatory)

Lakeland Regional Health
06.2023 - Current

Patient Care Assistant (Trauma)

Lakeland Regional Health
12.2015 - 06.2023

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Lakeland Regional Health
12.2014 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

Lakeland Senior High School