Kia Nivens
Annapolis,MD
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Patient Care Technician Seeking new role as a Licensed Practical Nurse with years of applicable experience at Luminis Health, Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective teamwork, while offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 20 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player contributing to exceptional patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Luminis Health
06.2008 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
New Graduate Nurse of Standard Collage of Nursing
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Educated of proper wound care techniques
- Educated of Clinical vital Signs: Accurately measuring and recording temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
Medication Administration: Administering medications orally, topically, via injection, or intravenously (IV) as prescribed, while adhering to the "five rights" of medication safety.
Basic Patient Care: Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and ambulation.
Wound Care: Performing wound care, including cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring for signs of infection.
IV Therapy: Monitoring site - Inserting and maintaining urinary catheters.
Emergency Care: Providing basic life support and responding to emergencies.
Documentation: Accurately recording patient care activities in medical records. - Educated on nursing care plans
Education
General Studies
Annapolis Sr High School
Annapolis, MDLicensed Practical Nurse
Standard College of Nursing
Leesburg, VA04-2025
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Emergency response
- Data collection
- Mobility assistance
- Information protection
- Clinical training
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
New Graduate Nurse of Standard Collage of Nursing
02.2024 - 04.2025
Patient Care Technician
Luminis Health
06.2008 - Current
General Studies
Annapolis Sr High School
Licensed Practical Nurse
Standard College of Nursing
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