Nursing Assistant Medical Technician

GRALITA RAVENELL

****************@*****.*** 917-***-**** MOUNT VERNON, NY 10552

Summary

Seeking opportunity to grow in a position as a service coordinator where i can use my accumulated skills as Strategic planning and client relationship experience. Thrives in team-oriented or self-motivated environments. Offers articulate communication skills, both verbal and written. Hardworking with exceptional track record of reliable attendance and high-quality work. Strong collaboration skills to thrive in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

Skills

Patient relationship management

Quality improvements.

Verbal communication

Planning and organization

Supply ordering

Stock management

Cash register operation

Invoice verification

Employee coaching

Client communication

Patient relations

Quick problem solver

Grooming and bathing assistance

Infection control procedures

Monitoring fluids

Medical terminology knowledge

General housekeeping ability

Collecting specimens

Performing patient intakes

Calm and level-headed under duress

Catheter change and preparation

Assisting with personal grooming

Reliable transportation

Understands mobility assistance needs

Charting expertise

Quality assurance controls

Experience

Certified Nursing Assistant - The Wartburg (Mount Vernon, NY )

November 2007 - Current

Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.

Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.

Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.

Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.

Used mobility devices to transport patients.

Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.

Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.

Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.

Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.

Delivered high level of care to every patient.

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.

Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.

Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.

Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.

Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.

Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.

Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.

Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.

Assisted over 8 residents per day with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.

Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.

also woks in the rehab center from 2013 to present

Medical Technician - The Fountain At Rivervue (Tuckahoe, NY )

February 2006 - March 2016

Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.

Provided medical technology information by answering questions and requests.

Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Monitored medical supply inventory to ensure consistent availability of critical items.

Supported healthcare teams in consistently delivering timely and quality care according to company standards.

Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.

Maintained laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.

Processed orders for lab testing and liaised with physicians to review results.

Performed blood draws while offering compassionate care.

Provided medical technology information to patients and families and determined normal and abnormal components in samples.

Performed urinalysis, hematology, chemistry and other testing procedures.

Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology, and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases.

Kitchen Supervisor - Whitsons Culinary Group (Mount Vernon, NY )

September 2003 - June 2005

Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques.

Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.

Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.

Trained workers in every position, including food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles.

Managed inventory records and supply orders to cut costs by 20%.

Education and Training

GED

Bronx Community College of The City University of New York, The Bronx, NY

EKG / PHLEBOTOMY

March 2014

ABC Training Center, The Bronx, NY

Certified Nursing Assistant

February 2000

ABC Training Center, The Bronx, NY

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