Tiffaney Makinde
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with post-acute and long-term care experience. Skilled in vital signs, ADL assistance, specimen collection, EKG support, and accurate PCC documentation. Recognized for delivering safe, empathetic, and patient-centered care while maintaining strong infection control practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Aide
New York Presbyterian Cornell Medical Center
New York, New York
03.2026 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to mothers and newborns during postpartum recovery.
- Assisted mothers and newborns by providing essential supplies, responding to requests, and supporting patient comfort and care.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly alerted nursing staff to significant changes.
- Responded quickly to any medical emergencies related to the mother or baby.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in patient care areas.
Patient Care Technician
NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter
New York, New York
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living for 10+ patients
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Recorded vital signs, weights, and assessments using PointClickCare (PCC).
- Disinfected medical equipment to uphold infection control standards.
- .Interviewed patients for routine health history and answered inquiries regarding care and testing.
- Interviewed patients for routine health history and answered inquiries regarding care and testing.
- Maintained infection control by disinfecting equipment.
- Reported patient observations to nursing staff and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
Nursing Assistant Student
Citadel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Bronx , NY
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted 10+ residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Observed and reported any changes in patients' physical or emotional condition to nursing staff.
- Supported residents with mobility and repositioning to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized environment following standard precaution policies
Nursing Assistant Student
Menorah Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with nurses and healthcare staff to enhance patient care and support team objectives.
- Monitored patient health and vital signs, communicating critical findings to nursing team for timely interventions.
- Repositioned and transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and chairs to maintain comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with nurses and healthcare staff to provide exceptional patient care in a team-oriented environment.
Education
Bachelor of science - Health Sciences
York College
Queens, NYHigh School Diploma -
Clara Barton Hs
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- BLS certification
- Wound Care
- Patient Safety
- Infection control
- Specimen collection
- Point Click Care
- Patient preparation
- EKG Operation & Monitoring
Certification
- BLS certification, American Heart Association
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- EKG Technician
- Certificate in Maternal Health Disparities
Timeline
Nurse Aide
New York Presbyterian Cornell Medical Center
03.2026 - Current
Patient Care Technician
NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter
07.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant Student
Citadel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
05.2025 - 06.2025
Nursing Assistant Student
Menorah Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care
11.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of science - Health Sciences
York College
High School Diploma -
Clara Barton Hs