Yastica Lee
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Skilled Acute Care Technician from Forrest General Hospital, adept in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care. Excelled in enhancing patient transitions, upholding HIPAA, and fostering teamwork. Proven ability to improve care delivery through meticulous attention to detail and effective communication. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and efficiency.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Technician
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitated seamless transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating patient transfers and handoffs effectively.
- Inspected specimens to determine suitability or appropriateness for testing.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate and timely results for treatment planning.
- Assessed vital signs regularly, identifying early warning signs of clinical deterioration or complications requiring immediate attention.
- Upheld the highest standards of patient privacy by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations and safeguarding confidential information.
- Communicated with pathology and laboratory staff, physicians, and nurses to convey optimal treatments.
- Maintained supplies of tubes, needles, syringes, alcohol and labels.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
Patient Transporter
Forrest General Cancer Center
Hattiesburg, MS
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
Dietary Aide
Bedford Care Center
Petal, MS
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
Education
Diploma - Basic Studies
Oak Grove High School
Hattiesburg, MS05.2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Acute Care Technician
Forrest General Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Patient Transporter
Forrest General Cancer Center
06.2023 - 04.2024
Dietary Aide
Bedford Care Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Diploma - Basic Studies
Oak Grove High School