Tanisha Chandler
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and post-operative care. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Unity Point Health Methodist
Des Moines, IA
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Des Moines, IA
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Refilled medications offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
- Administered flu shots and other vaccinations as certified and in accordance with pharmacy regulations.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Entered patient and prescription information into pharmacy software systems with high attention to detail.
- Received written prescription or refill requests, verifying information for completeness and accuracy.
Patient Care Technician
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Mercy College of Health And Science
Des Moines, IASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient hygiene management
- Restocking supplies
- Basic nursing care
- Patient observation
- Catheter care
- Vitals documentation
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Unity Point Health Methodist
07.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
10.2020 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
02.2019 - 10.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
Mercy College of Health And Science
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