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Karimah Mosley-Higgins

Carbondale

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Carbondale Memorial Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and emergency response. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication. Proven ability to foster teamwork and streamline care processes, contributing to a safe and efficient healthcare environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Carbondale Memorial Hospital
07.2025 - 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.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • 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.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
  • 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.
  • Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
  • Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by applying therapeutic techniques as instructed by physical therapists.

Department of Rehab Rehabilitation Services

Personal Care Provider
01.2023 - Current

Personal Home Care Aide, I Assist with ALL DAILY living needs!

CNA, Float Pool

Manor Court Rehabilitation
04.2020 - 02.2022
  • Improved patient safety by performing regular room checks to ensure a clean, hazard-free environment was maintained at all times.
  • Reduced fall incidents by regularly monitoring patients'' movements and implementing appropriate interventions.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between various units within the hospital based on fluctuating staffing needs.
  • Supported patients'' mobility by safely transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs, or other equipment.
  • Enhanced the overall well-being of patients through assisting with personal hygiene tasks and grooming.
  • Supported continuity of care by effectively communicating patient updates during shift handoffs with fellow CNAs and nursing staff members.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures to ensure proper healing and infection control measures were followed.
  • Assisted nurses during medical emergencies by providing prompt response time and following established guidelines for patient care procedures.
  • Contributed to a positive team culture by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements, and providing constructive feedback to colleagues.
  • Streamlined patient admissions and discharges by efficiently preparing rooms, gathering required paperwork, and coordinating necessary transportation.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain current knowledge of best practices in nursing care and stay up-to-date on regulatory changes.
  • Improved patient care by providing consistent and compassionate assistance in daily living activities.
  • Expedited mealtime routines for patients who required feeding assistance, promoting optimal nutrition levels while preserving dignity during mealtimes.

Education

CNA

John A Logan College
Carterville, IL
06.2024

Carbondale Community High School
Carbondale, IL
05.2018

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • CPR certification
  • Patient observation
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Basic life support
  • Infection control standards
  • Catheter care
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • ADL support
  • Specimen collection
  • Infection control
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Feeding assistance
  • Patient positioning
  • Adaptable
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient services
  • Emergency response
  • Patient education
  • Data collection
  • EKG interpretation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Clinical training
  • Infection prevention
  • Information protection
  • Emotional support
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Corrective action planning
  • Wound care
  • Medical laboratory procedures

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Carbondale Memorial Hospital
07.2025 - Current

Department of Rehab Rehabilitation Services

Personal Care Provider
01.2023 - Current

CNA, Float Pool

Manor Court Rehabilitation
04.2020 - 02.2022

CNA

John A Logan College

Carbondale Community High School
Karimah Mosley-Higgins