TENECIA BERTRAM
Lauderdale Lakes
Summary
I am a nursing student graduating in December 2025 seeking a Nursing Associate Extern position where I can continue building the foundation of the nurse I am becoming while contributing to Cleveland Clinic’s mission of compassionate safe patient centered care. I truly enjoy being hands on with patients supporting their daily needs ensuring comfort and safety monitoring vital signs and communicating any changes in their condition. My PCT experience and clinical rotations have taught me the importance of teamwork strong communication and recognizing even subtle shifts in a patient’s physical emotional and mental state. I want to bring my compassion reliability and commitment to learning to a team known for excellence while growing under the guidance of skilled caregivers who inspire me.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician PCT
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided patient centered personal care including bathing dressing mobility support and feeding
- Monitored vital signs weights and intake and output and reported abnormal findings to nurses promptly
- Assisted with safe transfers mobility support and transportation while following fall prevention protocols
- Maintained a clean orderly and safe patient environment using standard precautions and required PPE
- Supported high acuity units through teamwork strong communication and accurate documentation
Patient Care Technician PCT
Broward Health
Deerfield Beach
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Supported activities of daily living including hygiene peri care toileting and mobility
- Observed and reported changes in physical mental and emotional status to licensed staff
- Performed hourly rounding bed alarm monitoring fall precautions and safe patient transport
- Ensured patient rooms remained clean organized and fully stocked for safety and readiness
- Used infection control practices consistently to promote a safe healing environment
Clinical Rotation - Medical Surgical and Step Down
West Memorial Hospital
- Performed head to toe assessments monitored vital signs documented findings and supported complex care needs
- Assisted with daily care mobility and safe transfers while reinforcing patient centered care
- Collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary teams to carry out individualized care plans
- Practiced medication administration and IV related skills under supervision when allowed by school coursework
Clinical Rotation - Psychiatric Nursing
South Hospital
- Used therapeutic communication and conducted mental status observations
- Reported behavioral or emotional changes and supported team guided interventions
- Reinforced coping strategies maintained safety and supported patients in crisis
Clinical Rotation - Labor and Delivery and Postpartum
Broward Health Medical Center
- Assisted during labor support fetal monitoring and caring for newborns
- Performed postpartum assessments including fundal checks and lochia evaluation
- Educated patients on newborn safety breastfeeding and postpartum recovery
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLLicensure And Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Florida
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Patient Care Technician PCT
Delray Medical Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician PCT
Broward Health
01.2023 - 03.2023
Clinical Rotation - Medical Surgical and Step Down
West Memorial Hospital
Clinical Rotation - Psychiatric Nursing
South Hospital
Clinical Rotation - Labor and Delivery and Postpartum
Broward Health Medical Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College