Yukita Garrison
Summary
Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record.
Personable and compassionate individual with strong ability to connect with patients and provide quality care. Possesses foundational knowledge in patient care and safety, alongside skills in vital signs monitoring and basic medical procedures. Dedicated to making positive impact on patient health and comfort.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Driver
Uber
Chicago, IL & Las Vegas, NV
07.2017 - Current
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills, consistently meeting tight deadlines and maintaining punctuality for all scheduled routes.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding shipment statuses, delays, or any other pertinent information.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional transportation services.
- Maintained excellent safety record with strict adherence to company policies and regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service during pick-up and delivery interactions, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Clinical Nursing Assistant
Pershing Gardens Health Care Center
Stickney, IL
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions
Patient Care Technician
Presence Health St. Francis Hospital
Evanston, IL
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out phlebotomy functions
- Kept up with patient room cleaning requirements and checked in with patients to monitor vital signs
- Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
Patient Care Technician
MacNeal Hospital
Berwyn, IL
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out phlebotomy functions
- Kept up with patient room cleaning requirements and checked in with patients to monitor vital signs
- Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
Clinical Nursing Assistant
City View Multicare Center
Cicero, IL
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Observed condition of patients by examining including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in urine
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Home Health Caregiver
Home Health
Chicago, IL
07.2007 - 02.2015
- Managed household chores through routine house cleaning, meal preparation and laundry
- Prepared meals for patients, taking into account special food restrictions and diets
- Helped patients with exercising, walking and mobility in and out of bed
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Rife & Associated Family Medicine
Orland Park, IL
08.2006 - 07.2007
- Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedure preparation of patients and vital sign procedures
- Recognized on multiple occasions for efficiently handling administrative duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, processing patients, billing, and bookkeeping
- Administered injections and mediations, dressed wounds, and collected lab specimen for tests
- Prepared specimens for outside lab testing, as ordered by the physicians
- Measured vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height
- Ensured all tools and equipment used for testing or collecting samples were adequately sanitized and sterilized in compliance with OSHA standards for lab processing
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Chicago School of Phlebotomy
Naperville, IL09.2021
Clinical Nursing Assistant - undefined
Career Training Center of Chicago
Chicago, IL10.2011
Phlebotomy - undefined
PCCTI
Oak Brook, IL04.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Northwestern Business College
Bridgeview, IL11.2005
Skills
- Venipuncture & Capillary Puncture
- Electronic charting
- Blood Collection & Handling Safety
- Patient Relation Building
- Quality Assurance & Controls
- Vital Signs & Examinations
- Punctuality
- Transportation regulations
- Safe driving practices
- Passenger assistance
- Customer service
- Punctual and reliable
- Navigational systems and GPS
- Traffic law observation
- Friendly and outgoing
- Clean driving record
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Assistant
Pershing Gardens Health Care Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
Transportation Driver
Uber
07.2017 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Presence Health St. Francis Hospital
11.2016 - 07.2017
Patient Care Technician
MacNeal Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2017
Clinical Nursing Assistant
City View Multicare Center
02.2015 - 03.2016
Home Health Caregiver
Home Health
07.2007 - 02.2015
Medical Assistant
Dr. Rife & Associated Family Medicine
08.2006 - 07.2007
Clinical Nursing Assistant - undefined
Career Training Center of Chicago
Phlebotomy - undefined
PCCTI
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Chicago School of Phlebotomy
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Northwestern Business College