Kaui Terukina
Seattle,WA
Summary
Emergency medical care professional and aspiring Physician Assistant with extensive experience in high-acuity settings and a strong foundation in patient-centered care. Deeply involved in Native Hawaiian culture through hula and community engagement, with a commitment to culturally competent care. Passionate about addressing health disparities and improving healthcare outcomes for Native Hawaiian communities through service, advocacy, and clinical excellence as a future PA.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
Swedish Cherry Hill
02.2022 - Current
- Provide acute care in a fast-paced emergency department serving diverse, underserved populations.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, perform venipuncture, meet 10 minute door to EKG time, collected basic samples, and provide assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
- Performed wound care and applied orthopedic splints
Nursing Assistant Certified
Swedish Orthopedic Institute
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Assist patients with ADLs, take vitals, and perform various tasks to help nurses in the patient care unit in the medical-surgical orthopedic / COVID-19 unit.
- Monitored and checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted in the training of new CNAs and RN's to orient them to the department and teach them skills and best practices.
Patient Care Technician
Multicare Covington Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Assist patients with ADLs, take vitals, and perform various tasks to help nurses in the patient care unit and medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored vital signs of 10-12 patients and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Medical Anthropology and Global Health
University of Washington
Seattle06.2022
Running Start
Highline College
Des MoinesHS Diploma - undefined
Mount Rainier High School
06.2018
Skills
- Time Management
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Strong Work Ethic
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Computer Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Orthopedic splinting
- Emergency medical care
Certification
Summer Quarter 2021 - Deans List
Autumn Quarter 2021 - Deans List
Winter Quarter 2022 - Deans List
Spring Quarter 2022 - Deans List
LANGUAGES
English
Japanese
Licenses
Certified Nursing Assistant - NC61022494
Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy - PC61135990
BLS
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Swedish Cherry Hill
02.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant Certified
Swedish Orthopedic Institute
04.2021 - 10.2021
Patient Care Technician
Multicare Covington Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
HS Diploma - undefined
Mount Rainier High School
Bachelor of Arts - Medical Anthropology and Global Health
University of Washington
Running Start
Highline College
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