Zakira Meredith
Wilmington,DE
Summary
I Zakira Meredith focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills. Passionate pct responsive to patients, diligent about assignments and focused on caring support. Talented at maintaining charts and irrigating wounds. Responsible and watchful individual possessing positive, proactive attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Main Line Health
Malvern, PA
02.2022 - Current
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Scheduling Coordinator
The Children Hospital Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed daily scheduling conflicts to reduce operational backlogs and support full shift-coverage.
- Proactively identified scheduling issues and developed quick solutions to promote efficiency and profitability.
- Optimized workflow by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and aligning staff assignments accordingly.
Staffing Coordinator
Philadelphia Homecare
Huntingdon Valley, PA
03.2013 - 12.2018
- Assisted in onboarding new hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles and supporting employee retention efforts.
- Worked closely with other departments within the organization to address workforce planning needs effectively.
- Assisted with personnel records management to support recordkeeping accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Overbrook High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2012
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Vital Signs Collection
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Patient Safety Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Infection Control
- Tracking Specimens
- Drawing Blood
- Problem-solving
- Strong work ethic
- Data entry
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management skills
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Main Line Health
02.2022 - Current
Scheduling Coordinator
The Children Hospital Of Philadelphia
06.2017 - 01.2019
Staffing Coordinator
Philadelphia Homecare
03.2013 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Overbrook High School