Alisha Burks
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience in vital signs monitoring and ADL support. Skilled in patient observation and acute care, dedicated to enhancing patient well-being and recovery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
Houston, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Provided direct care to patients with physical disabilities, including assisting them with daily activities and therapeutic exercises.
- Supported patients during mobility training using assistive devices effectively.
Patient Care Technician
The Haven Detox Center at Dallas medical Center
Dallas, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns during detox treatment from drugs and/or alcohol.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Alliance Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Patient Care Technician
Centre For Neuro Skills Rehabilitation
Dallas, TX
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Assisted patients recovering from stroke and or other traumatic brain injuries in a in-home setting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Mental Health Technician
Villa Fairmont Rehabilitation
San Leandro, CA
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients and families.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
Education
Certification - Medical Assisting
College of Healthcare Professions
Fort Worth, TX10-2019
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA05-2013
Skills
- Basic nursing care
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL support
- Patient Observation
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
Timeline
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
The Haven Detox Center at Dallas medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Alliance Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2022
Patient Care Technician
Centre For Neuro Skills Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 07.2019
Mental Health Technician
Villa Fairmont Rehabilitation
05.2015 - 10.2017
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Contra Costa College
Certification - Medical Assisting
College of Healthcare Professions