TAIFA BOURNE
Brooklyn
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with 15 years of Patient Care Technician experience. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds, while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn
04.2006 - Current
- Coordinated patient care needs with the healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify the course of treatment.
- Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
- Collected and labeled blood and urine specimens to prepare for delivery to the laboratory.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.
Juice Barista/Cashier - Part-time
Pure Juicery Bar
Cary
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Create and prepare health conscious pressed and blended juices, acai and pitaya bowls, in a fast-paced environment.
- Clean and maintain pristine cleanliness of food preparation, food storage and work areas.
- Oversee shift operations of team members to include delegating tasks, training new staff, and keeping team members motivated.
- Helped customers place orders by explaining menu items.
- Worked with a Point-of-Sale system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
Education
Associate of Science -
New York City College Of Technology Of The City University Of New York
Brooklyn, NY04-2026
GED -
Board Of Education
Brooklyn, NY01-1996
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Clinical training
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Flexible
- Infection control standards
- Critical thinking
- Knowledge of Windows software
Accomplishments
Parent Leadership Award, The Council of School Supervisors and Administrations of the City of New York, 2018
Technical Certifications
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician, International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), 2021
- Nursing Assistant, Municipal Training Center, 1999
Timeline
Juice Barista/Cashier - Part-time
Pure Juicery Bar
03.2018 - 08.2019
Patient Care Technician
Maimonides Medical Center
04.2006 - Current
Associate of Science -
New York City College Of Technology Of The City University Of New York
GED -
Board Of Education