Alicia Tisdale-Turner
Patient Care Tech
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Patient Care Technician with proven track record in emergency room settings. Offering 12 years assisting physician and nurses with wide range of bedside procedures,Delivered crucial patient care during urgent procedures. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, showcasing excellent clinical skills and reliability. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care,EKGs,dressing patient for doctor to examin . Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Hemodialysis Technician
Fersenius Medical Care
718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666
05.2018 - Current
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for hemodialysis procedures ensuring there was no delay or shortage.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the treatment process.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patient vital signs and promptly reporting any abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Delivered required oxygen by mask or cannula.
- Consistently adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive patient information, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Emergency Room Technician
Palisades Medical Center/Hackensack Meridian
7600 River Rd. North Bergen
03.2011 - 11.2021
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Provided exceptional service by maintaining a professional demeanor and exercising excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues alike.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
Phlebotomist
Palisades Medial Center
7600 River Rd. North Bergen
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Education
No Degree - RN
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ09.2026
Skills
- Splinting Techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway Management
- Compassionate patient care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Phlebotomy procedures
- CPR
- Wound Care
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- IV Insertion
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- First Aid Certification
- New Jersey Driver's License
- Certified Patient Care Technician
- Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Languages
English
Software
EPIC
Saurian
Work Preference
Important To Me
Paid time offFlexible work hoursWork-life balancePaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchTimeline
Hemodialysis Technician
Fersenius Medical Care
05.2018 - Current
Phlebotomist
Palisades Medial Center
03.2015 - 05.2018
Emergency Room Technician
Palisades Medical Center/Hackensack Meridian
03.2011 - 11.2021
No Degree - RN
Hudson County Community College