Atshinte Patterson

Nursing Assistant - New Amsterdam Hospital - New Amsterdam

(2013-01)

Bathe and dress patients
Serve meals and help patients eat.
Take vital signs.
Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden.
Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors.
Provide and empty bedpans.
Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc.
Answer patient calls.
Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds.
Clean and sanitize patient areas.
Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies.
Give oral medication.

Psychiatric Patient Care Assistant - New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital - New Amsterdam

(2010-01 - 2013-12)

Listen and provide emotional support and encouragement to psychiatric patients.
Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff
Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury
Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion
Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff
Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas
Assist patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine
Perform nursing duties, such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, or drawing blood samples
Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities
Interview patients upon admission and record information

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

Assist orthopedic surgeons and physicians with the assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
Apply, remove, and adjust casts, splints, braces, traction devices, and other orthopedic appliances.
Prepare patients and equipment for procedures such as fracture reductions, wound care, and minor surgical interventions.
Educate patients and family members on cast care, brace use, mobility restrictions, and follow-up instructions.
Monitor circulation, sensation, and movement in affected limbs and report abnormalities to medical staff.
Remove sutures, staples, and dressings and assist with wound care as directed by physicians.
Perform physical assessments, including measuring vital signs and documenting patient progress.
Obtain and maintain accurate patient records, treatment notes, and inventory logs.
Assist patients with mobility, including fitting and adjusting crutches, walkers, canes, and wheelchairs.
Prepare and sterilize instruments and ensure treatment areas are clean and organized.
Schedule follow-up appointments and coordinate patient referrals for imaging, physiotherapy, or surgery.
Order, stock, and maintain orthopedic supplies and equipment.
Provide post-operative care and reinforce rehabilitation and recovery instructions.
Support emergency and trauma cases involving fractures, dislocations, and other orthopedic injuries.
Maintain compliance with infection control, patient safety, and confidentiality protocols.

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