Tenecia Bertram
Lauderdale Lakes,FL
Summary
Compassionate CNA with hands-on experience in high-acuity hospital settings while pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing. Skilled in providing culturally competent, evidence-based care across med-surg, psych, step-down, and OB units. Strong at recognizing changes in patient condition and responding promptly to needs. BLS certified and experienced with telemetry and managing care for 20+ patients per shift.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Broward Health
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in the care of patients in multiple units, providing hygiene support, mobility assistance, and nutrition needs tailored to patient condition, cultural background, and developmental level.
- Delivered compassionate bedside care while observing and reporting critical changes in condition to licensed staff for early intervention.
- Ensured timely and safe transport of patients to procedures and diagnostic departments.
- Supported patient safety through routine rounding, bed alarms, fall precautions, and infection control practices.
- Engaged patients and families using clear, respectful communication.
- Maintained clean and organized patient care areas, including stocking supplies and managing linens.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Delray Medical Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided hands-on care to a high volume of patients across various units, including support with toileting, skin care, dressing, and feeding.
- Accurately recorded vital signs, weight, and intake/output.
- Assisted with patient repositioning, turning, and mobility.
- Performed specimen collection and transport while ensuring infection control compliance.
- Took ownership of unit readiness by managing supplies and participating in safety checks.
- Promoted a healing environment with professionalism and empathy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
12.2025
Skills
- Patient hygiene and peri-care
- Vital signs monitoring and interpretation
- Telemetry monitoring device use
- Patient mobility and transfer safety
- Infection prevention and isolation protocol adherence
- Hourly rounding and fall prevention
- High-volume patient care coordination
- Specimen collection and documentation
- HIPAA compliance and cultural sensitivity
- Team communication and patient advocacy
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Clinical Rotations
- Medical-Surgical & Step-Down | West Memorial Hospital.
- Psychiatric Nursing | South Hospital.
- Labor & Delivery / Postpartum | Broward Health Medical Center.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Delray Medical Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Broward Health
02.2023 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
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