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Traci Taylor

Long Beach,NY

Summary

Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Patient-focused Patient Care Technician with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Great Care Inc.
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

Nursing Assistant

The Grand Nursing And Rehabilitation
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.

Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
03.1999 - 04.2004
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Patient Care Associate

Winthrop Hospital
03.1996 - 01.1998

Answered Call lights, assessed vital signs, performed phlebotomy, EKG, apply halter monitors, check IV tubing, catheter tubing, change drainage units, collect specimens, I&O's transfer and patient to specialty clinics, change linen, assist with hygiene care, serve trays, assist with feeding, assist from bed to wheel chair, assist with ambulation, assist preoperative cardio thoracic patients with site preparation, recovery breathing and pillow splinting, turning and positioning patients Every two hours, offer patients refreshments and comfort meets, document tasks, assist members of the health care team and report anything unusual about to the registered nurses. Major accomplishments include, working in central triage, and observe physicians treat and diagnose patients in the Emergency Setting.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
04.2025

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

ACCESS CAREERS
474 Fulton Avenue Hempstead, NY
11.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technology

Nassau County EMS Academy
Garden City, NY

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • IV Insertion
  • Patient Assessment
  • Specimen Collection
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Infection Control
  • Stress Management
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • AHA BLS

Certification

National Health Career Association Certified PCT

NYS Certified Emergency Medical Technician

AHA Basic Life Saving Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Great Care Inc.
02.2022 - Current

Nursing Assistant

The Grand Nursing And Rehabilitation
11.2021 - 02.2022

Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
03.1999 - 04.2004

Patient Care Associate

Winthrop Hospital
03.1996 - 01.1998

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Nassau Community College

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

ACCESS CAREERS

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technology

Nassau County EMS Academy
Traci Taylor