Ahi Lalitha Chalivendra
Albany
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician from Albany Medical Center Hospital, excelling in patient advocacy and EKG administration. Leveraged vital signs monitoring and emotional support to enhance patient care, consistently achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in team collaboration and infection control, contributing to a safe and supportive environment for all patients..Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and post-operative care. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Dr Vyaghreswarudu Institute of Physical Medicine
Visakhapatnam06-2010
High School Diploma -
Sri Chaitanya Junior College,Board of Intermediate
Visakhapatnam06-2004
Skills
- Patient care
- EKG administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient advocacy
- Health documentation
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Blood glucose testing
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Basic life support
- Basic nursing care
- Restocking supplies
- Physical therapy support
- Electronic charting
- Patient education
- Patient positioning
- Time management
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Telugu
Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Albany Medical Center Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Dr Vyaghreswarudu Institute of Physical Medicine
High School Diploma -
Sri Chaitanya Junior College,Board of Intermediate
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