Amber Teal
Naylor,MO
Summary
Proven Patient Care Technician with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and safety at Piggott Community Hospital. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication, adept at providing high-quality care that promotes patient dignity and independence. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency in healthcare settings, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes and addressing emergency situations effectively.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transport Aid/CNA
Corning Therapy And Living Center
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
Patient Care Technician
Piggott Community Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- 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.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
Transport Aid/CNA
Corning Therapy And Living Center
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Conrning High School
Corning, AR.05.2008
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Compassionate communication
Dressing assistance
Feeding Assistance
Patient Care
Complex Problem-Solving
Compassion and Empathy
Basic Life Support
Patient Transfers
Bathing Assistance
Condition Monitoring
Documenting behaviors
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR and BLS Training - 2022
Timeline
Transport Aid/CNA
Corning Therapy And Living Center
06.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Piggott Community Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022
Transport Aid/CNA
Corning Therapy And Living Center
07.2020 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Conrning High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR and BLS Training - 2022
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