Santana Corbin
Memphis
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
Memphis
12.2022 - 01.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health information accurately.
- Provided support to nurses during patient assessments and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Healthcare
Memphis
03.2017 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health information accurately.
- Provided support to nurses during patient assessments and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients on health management and self-care techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control protocols.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Patient Care Technician
Encompass Home Health
West Memphis
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with nurses to implement individualized care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care environments.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Supported mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 05.2011 - 03.2013
North Panola High School
Sardis , MsSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care procedures
- Infection control protocols
- Team collaboration
- Patient assessment support
- Emergency response
- Emotional support provision
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Qualified in patient transport
- ADL support
- CPR certification
- Safety protocols
- Catheter care
- Basic life support
- Bed preparation
- Emotional support
- Restocking supplies
- Patient assistance
Certification
- CNA
- BLS
- CPR
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
12.2022 - 01.2026
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Healthcare
03.2017 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician
Encompass Home Health
03.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
University of Phoenix
05.2011 - 03.2013
North Panola High School