CONTACT
South Ozone Park, NY *****
****.*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Elm York Assisted Living. Proven expertise in medication administration and patient care, complemented by strong communication and teamwork skills. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety while ensuring compliance with health regulations. Known for a compassionate approach and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
SKILLS
Patient communication
Basic life support
Vital signs measurement
Venipuncture
Patient care
Patient confidentiality
Emotional support
Medication assistance
Team collaboration
End-of-life care
LANGUAGES
Punjabi
Native
English
Intermediate
Hindi
Bilingual
KULVINDER KAUR
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
EXPERIENCE
Kitchen Hand Elm York Assisted Living - East Elmhurst, NY
07/2023 - Present
Displayed excellent teamwork skills while working with other kitchen staff members to complete tasks efficiently.
Followed standard procedures for proper food handling, sanitation, safety and security to comply with health regulations.
Moved and arranged tables, chairs, and place settings to organize seating for groups.
Packaged take-out foods and served food to customers
Added cutlery, napkins, food and other items to trays on assembly lines in hospitals, cafeterias, airline kitchens, and similar establishments.
Cleaned up spills promptly to prevent accidents or injuries.
Medication Technician Elm York Assisted Living - East Elmhurst, NY
06/2018 - 07/2023
Correctly dispensed medications to patients in accordance with facility protocols.
Managed medication cart for complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control.
Removed discontinued, outdated, or deteriorated drugs from inventory.
Ensured safe storage of controlled substances at all times.
Followed standards of hygiene, safety, and infection control when handling and disposing of medications.
Participated in continuing education programs related to medication management techniques.
Assisted pharmacists with filling prescriptions, labeling bottles, entering data into computer systems, and organizing shelves according to expiration date.
Home Health Aide YorkMG LLC - East Elmhurst, NY
04/2018 - 06/2018
Assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting and transferring of clients.
Offered companionship and emotional support to clients while assisting with daily tasks.
Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort.
Maintained confidentiality regarding patient information at all times in accordance with HIPAA regulation
Exhibited strong problem solving abilities when faced with challenging situations on the job.
Followed procedures regarding infection prevention and control and handling of hazardous waste.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.): Education
Kurukshetra University - Haryana, India, 10/2009
Master of Arts (M.A.): History
University of Rajasthan - Rajasthan, India, 05/2004
Master of Arts (M.A.): Political Science
Khalsa College for Women - Punjab, India, 04/1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Arts
MTSM College for Women - Punjab, India, 04/1996
CERTIFICATIONS
Nurse Assistant Certification, New York Ctr. for Medical Assistant Training, 2024
Phlebotomy Tech. Certification, New York Ctr. for Medical Assistant Training, 2024
EKG Tech. Certification, New York Ctr. for Medical Assistant Training, 2024
PCT Certification, American Medical Certification Association, 2024
BLS (CPR and AED) Certification, American Heart Association, 2024
HHA Certifiaction, Bina Institute of Vocational Training, 2018
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