Alicia Hill
Grand Prairie
Summary
Accomplished Patient Care Technician with a proven track record at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie, enhancing patient care through vital signs monitoring and empathetic support. Skilled in infection control and patient observation, significantly reduced wound infection rates. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and a patient-focused approach, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
- Expedited wound healing through proper wound care management techniques as guided by nursing staff.
- Enhanced patient care by providing support to nursing staff in a variety of clinical settings.
- Demonstrated adaptability to different clinical environments while maintaining high-quality care standards throughout various rotations within the float pool system.
Patient Care Technician
Dallas Methodist Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between various units within the hospital based on fluctuating staffing needs.
- Reduced fall incidents by regularly monitoring patients'' movements and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Supported patients'' mobility by safely transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs, or other equipment.
- Enhanced the overall well-being of patients through assisting with personal hygiene tasks and grooming.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures to ensure proper healing and infection control measures were followed.
Education
Cedar Hill High School
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emergency Response
- Patient-focused care
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Basic Life Support
- Calm Under Stress
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
08.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Dallas Methodist Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2022
Cedar Hill High School
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