RYMESHA SCOTT
Smyrna
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience in patient care, lab procedures, and clinical support. Skilled in vital signs, EKG, blood glucose testing, specimen collection, and ADL assistance. Strong communicator with a commitment to safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Service Specialist
One Medical
GA
03.2022 - Current
- Prepare and performed laboratory specimen collection, including urine samples and blood draws (venipuncture).
- Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration, and report abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Perform electrocardiogram (EKG) testing to support patient assessment during routine care and urgent situations.
- Maintain accurate patient records using EMR systems, documenting observations and care provided.
- Helped train new staff on basic job duties and proper procedures.
Patient Care Associate
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY
03.2016 - 02.2022
- Provided direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with Activities of Daily Living.
- Track and documented intake and output, including fluid levels and specimen collection.
- Documented patients behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in EMR system.
- Collected and Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name
- Performed blood glucose monitoring via fingersticks, accurately recording results and reporting abnormal values to nursing staff.
- Attach wires to patient's arms, chest, and legs, to monitor EKG readings and report test results to charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Horizon Healthcare Staffing
Hicksville, NY
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Provided direct patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored fluid outputs, documented results and collected specimens for testing.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Minimized infection risk for patients and healthcare team members with thorough cleaning and sanitizing of rooms, equipment and devices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elmhurst Care Center
NY
12.2011 - 04.2014
- Used mobility devices to carefully and safely lift patients from chairs to beds.
- Responded to patient alarms and requests to assess needs and obtain necessary care for medical and personal concerns.
- Interacted enthusiastically with patients through positive engagement, active listening and respectful conversations.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment to reduce risk of patient infection and contamination.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Access Careers - Hempstead
Hempstead, NY11-2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Bayside High School
2009
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital Signs Monitoring (BP, pulse, temperature, respirations)
- Specimen Collection (urine, blood, other labs)
- EKG Administration
- Infection Control & Sterile Techniques
- Intake & Output Monitoring
- ADL Support (bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility)
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant ⦁ CPR ⦁ Phlebotomy ⦁ EKG
Timeline
Lab Service Specialist
One Medical
03.2022 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
03.2016 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Horizon Healthcare Staffing
04.2014 - 03.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elmhurst Care Center
12.2011 - 04.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Bayside High School
Certified Nursing Assistant
Access Careers - Hempstead