Adasha Simmons
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician with a proven track record at TrustPoint Hospital, adept in vital signs monitoring and fostering patient safety. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and compassion, enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining healthcare workflows. Excels in infection control standards and effective communication, contributing to positive outcomes and a collaborative team environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
TrustPoint Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Patient Care Technician
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2019 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Mental Health Technician
Rolling Hills Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine
Galveston College
Galveston, TX08.2026
No Degree - Nuclear Medicine
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08.2024
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
TrustPoint Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2024
Patient Care Technician
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2019 - 05.2024
Mental Health Technician
Rolling Hills Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine
Galveston College
No Degree - Nuclear Medicine
Chattanooga State Community College
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
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