Amy Tilton
Brick,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician experienced in patient care and safety monitoring. Enhanced patient well-being through effective communication of vital signs and support for daily hygiene needs. Contributed to efficient medical operations by executing EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen collection while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune City, New Jersey
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored and documented vital signs, ensuring timely communication of changes to nursing staff for prompt patient care.
- Supported nurses in bathing, feeding, and daily hygiene care, enhancing patient comfort
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Executed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests following orders from the physician or RN.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
Patient Observer
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune City, New Jersey
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Ensured patient safety under Jersey Shore University Medical Center's suicide and fall precaution.
- Monitored patient safety under Jersey Shore University Medical Center's suicide and fall precautions.
- Alerted charge nurse to agitation, confusion, and self-harm risks promptly.
- Reported agitation, confusion, and self-harm risks to the charge nurse promptly.
- Monitored infection control practices and unit safety guidelines during patient watch.
Unit Secretary
Bayshore Medical Center
Hazlet, New Jersey
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Coordinated clerical operations at Bayshore Medical Center nursing station to support patient care and enhance workflow
- Answered patient call lights and efficiently relayed requests to nursing staff, ensuring timely response to patient needs
- Prepared admission, transfer, and discharge paperwork for patient flow
- Updated electronic charts and unit records with patient information
- Provided comprehensive clerical support through filing, faxing, photocopying, and accurate data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems
- Greeted visitors and patients in a courteous and friendly manner.
Education
Manasquan High School
Manasquan, NJSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG operation
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen collection
- Safety rounds
- Medical supply restocking
- Unit clerical support
- Time management
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Acute care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- CPR certification
- Blood glucose testing
- Vital signs assessment
- EKG administration
- Phlebotomy collection
- Patient care assistance
- Catheter care
- Vitals documentation
- CNA certification
- Epic charting
Certification
- Certified nursing assistant #na518975 1995
- Certified Basic life support current
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Patient Observer
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
09.2021 - 11.2023
Unit Secretary
Bayshore Medical Center
06.2020 - 11.2021
Manasquan High School