CYNTHIA TARLETON
LICENSES
New Age Training, New York, NY
NYS Certified Patient Care Technician, 6/2009
Career and Technical Education Center, Goshen, NY
NYS Certified Nurse Assistant, June 2003
PROF. SKILLS
Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA - NYS License #341989320603E
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - NYS License #1211-8843
Certified EKG Technician - NYS License #1244-8843
Technical/Interpersonal
PRISM patient system, EKG, phlebotomy, blood pressure machines, pulse oximeter, temporal thermometers, scales, tap water enemas, colostomy and nephrostomy bags, Foley catheters, and PKU tests; Patient care, hand-off (SBAR), up-to-date training, and staff huddles; Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet Applications. Patient care, hand-off (SBAR), up-to-date training, and staff huddles.
EXPERIENCE
9/2009 - 7/2017
Patient Care Associate - Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Med-Surg./Infectious Disease, NY, NY
Provided safety measures, assisted with ambulation, turning, and repositioning
Responsible for picking up and carrying out physician orders
Practiced strict infection control with hand hygiene and adhering to infection protocols
Participated in Rapid Responses of unstable patients by monitoring vital signs and performing EKG’s
Delivered comfort care to patients, changed dirty linens, and assisted with daily feedings
Worked closely with nursing staff and doctors in performing quality patient care
Monitored vital signs, took daily weights, performed blood draws, recorded fluid intake and output
Provided overall courteous care to patients and family members
8/2008 - 1/2009
Nursing Assistant - Grand Manor Rehabilitation and Health Care Facility, Bronx, NY
Responded to signal lights, call bells, and the intercom system to assess patient needs
Prepared and assisted patients before and during treatments
Facilitated with examinations by holding instruments, adjusting lights, and remaining with patient
Assisted with patient care that included bathing, undressing, and dressing
Helped with feedings which also included delivery and collection of food trays
Transported patients safely using assistive devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
1/2005 - 9/2008
Nursing Assistant - Park Manor Rehabilitation and Health Care Facility, Middletown, NY
Turned and repositioned patients to prevent skin breakdown and pressure ulcers
Performed various patient care functions under nursing/medical supervision
Monitored and recorded vital signs including fluid intake and output
Responsible for changing bed linens and keeping a safe, clean, and tidy environment
Performed miscellaneous tasks, errands, and correspondence with visitors and staff members
EDUCATION
Sullivan County Community College, Loch Sheldrake, NY
AAS Nursing, June 2003 - May 2005
Washingtonville Senior High School, Washingtonville, NY
NYS High School Diploma, June 2003
REFERENCES
Available upon request.