VERONICA BLUE-HEATH
Miramar,FL
Summary
Professionally trained Nursing Assistant with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Comfortable in fast paced emergency situations and adept in crisis management while effectively multi-tasking several complex assignments with tight deadlines. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and exercising judgment required to improve the quality of patient care. Skilled in clinical procedures with strong emphasis on patient/family education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
University of Miami Health System
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Home Health Aide
Private Duty
04.2022 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Patient Care Technician
Cleveland Clinic
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hospital West
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Provide direct and indirect patient care to assist smooth functioning of the unit
- Record patients’ vital signs such as pulse, respiration, temperature and blood pressure
- Assist patients with bathing, hygiene, grooming, feeding and moving in and out of bed
- Provide safe and expert care for patients regarding special nutrition, and hygiene needs
- Listen to patient health concerns and offer patient comfort and emotional support
- Help with the entrance, discharge, and transfer of patients to different hospital floors.
Environmental Service Technician
Memorial Hospital West
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Responded to overhead announcements and two-way radio communication for emergencies
- Transported cleaning products and equipment to various areas of the hospital
- Responsible for maintaining the sanitizing and cleaning of patient rooms on designated floors
- Removed waste paper and other trash from the premises to designated area
- Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished supplies when they were low.
Private Caretaker
In Home Care
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Monitored vital signs, and maintained records of patient condition, progress and concerns
- Entertained, conversed with, and read to patient to help stimulate and maintain a strong mental composure
- Assisted patient with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming in accordance with established care plan
- Accompanied patients on walks outside the home while providing assistance and companionship
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Cooked appetizing and scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Education
Associate of Science -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Miami Lakes Senior High
01.2008
Skills
- Assessments and vitals
- Documentation and charting
- Professional bedside manner
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- CPR certification
- Service focused
- Behavioral observation
- Phlebotomy knowledge
- Quick problem solver
- Healthy meal preparation
- EKG knowledge
- Physically fit and able to lift patient
- Emergency Response
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Services
- ADL support
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Infection control standards
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistance in State of Florida
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
University of Miami Health System
08.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Private Duty
04.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Cleveland Clinic
05.2018 - 07.2021
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hospital West
04.2017 - 07.2019
Private Caretaker
In Home Care
09.2015 - 12.2016
Environmental Service Technician
Memorial Hospital West
08.2015 - 04.2017
Associate of Science -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Miami Lakes Senior High
- Certified Nurse Assistance in State of Florida
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
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