Tytianna Battiste
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and driven Certified Medical Assistant with hands-on experience in patient care and clinical operations. Currently pursuing Diagnostic Sonography studies to deepen medical expertise and strengthen patient advocacy skills. Known for exceptional communication, teamwork, and the ability to build trust with patients and families. Dedicated to promoting wellness, safety, and delivering high-quality care in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Garden Center Service
Oak Lawn
05.2024 - Current
- Direct assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Preparing meals
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Working towards the individual's goals.
- Administer Medication
- Housekeeping
- Charting
- Assisting daily activities
- Transportation
Behavior Technician
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
Harvey, Illinois
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Care Companion
- Excellent Communication
- Assist Patient
- Sitter
- Observe Patient
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills when dealing with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers; ability to function in an extended team environment and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Redirection
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for diverse needs.
- Monitored patient progress and documented behavioral observations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Assisted in training new staff on behavioral techniques and protocols.
- Engaged patients in activities to promote social skills and interaction.
- Responded promptly to behavioral incidents, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
Sitter/Care Companion
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Care Companion
- Patient Care
- Assist patient with getting in and out of bed
- Assisting patients personal and oral hygiene
- Performing basic movement exercises
- Assisting in repositioning immobile patients
- Serving meals and assisting patients with eating
- Monitoring food, water, and medication intake
Home Health Aide
Garea Home Care
Chicago, IL
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
- Monitored client health by tracking vital signs and reporting changes to healthcare teams.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications as prescribed while ensuring proper documentation procedures.
- Collaborated with family members to address client needs and preferences effectively.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in clients' homes, promoting comfort and health.
- Educated clients on health management strategies and lifestyle choices for better outcomes.
- Coordinated with other caregivers to ensure consistent care plans are followed accurately.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Midwestern Career College
Chicago, ILLLC Security Training Concept -
MABMA Enterprises
Chicago, ILAdvanced Certificate Program - Cosmetology
Harry S Truman College
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
Crete-Monee High School
Crete, ILSkills
- Customer Service
- Appointment Booking
- Sanitation
- Lifting
- Efficiency
- Cook
- Business Sense
- Health Care Aid
- Cooking
- Integrity
- Patience
- Catering
- Attentiveness
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Effective communication
- Behavior intervention
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Social skills development
- Client safety and first aid
- First aid and CPR
- Appointment scheduling
- Emotional intelligence
- Transportation assistance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Client advocacy
- Progress documentation
- Behavioral support
- De-escalation techniques
- Daily living support
- Patient assessments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word and Excel, Catering
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Food Safety
- Patrolling
- Surveillance
- Time management skills
- Medical records management
- Medical procedures
- HIPAA compliance
- Lab equipment operation
- Catheter change and preparation
- Medical billing and coding
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Electronic medical records
- Diagnostic procedures
- Completing insurance forms
- Clinical and administrative support
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Patient-handling equipment
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Patient scheduling
- Prescription refills
- Reliable team player
- Sterilization techniques
- Specimen labeling
- Vital sign monitors
- Outpatient dialysis services
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- General housekeeping
- Lab equipment setup
- Restocking lab supplies
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Trustworthy companion
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Fire Department Garden, Volunteer
- University Park District, Volunteer
- WIC Food Center, Volunteer
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Garden Center Service
05.2024 - Current
Sitter/Care Companion
Advocate Christ Medical Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
Behavior Technician
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
08.2022 - 05.2024
Home Health Aide
Garea Home Care
02.2019 - 03.2021
Medical Assistant -
Midwestern Career College
LLC Security Training Concept -
MABMA Enterprises
Advanced Certificate Program - Cosmetology
Harry S Truman College
High School Diploma -
Crete-Monee High School