ANTWAISHA HARDY
Houston,Texas
Summary
Obtain a growth-oriented career as an Endoscopy Tech with a patient-oriented company to utilize my learned skills while learning new skills to be an asset to said company.
Professionally trained Patient Care Technician with proactive attitude and commitment to patient care and comfort. I have 17 years’ experience in patient support in collaboration with nursing staff and doctors which includes, in clinic, hospital, hospice, rehabilitation, dialysis (in clinic), memory care, and long-term care, medical records and chart auditing and computerized charting and filing. I possess superb communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management abilities. Expert in HIPPA policies and compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Pearland, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored and measured clients' vital signs and recorded gathered data into patient charts.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- 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.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Unit secretary, answer phones, schedule appointments, patient admissions.
PCT
Shift Key (AGENCY) VARIES JOB ASSIGNMENTS
04.2020 - 01.2023
- Worked varies job assignments in hospital settings that introduced me to Med-surg, Oncology, Preop, PACU, and Emergency Services
- During these assignments I was trained to do blood draws, catheterized urine collections and helped triage patients in the ER
- I also gained some experience and assisted with bed side NG tube placement and PEG tube replacement.
Certified Nursing Assistant
GARDEN TERRACE OF HOUSTON
Houston, TX
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Observed and documented patient status, report, and document complaints to case managers, cleaning, receptionist, scheduling appointments, facilitating, Patient escort, and activities of daily living
- Documenting Vitals: Blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, height and weight, and pulse aux
- Collecting stool and urine samples for testing.
Certified Hospice Aid
HOUSTON HOSPICE
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided palliative care while creating and comforting and soothing environment for patient and family to assist with there unique end of life journey
- Daily task included vitals every 2 to 4 hours, monitoring in comfort level and change of patient status, charting and communicating with nursing team as needed and acting as an advocate of patient care for patient and family to assure the best care and comfort was provided
- Also assisted with activities of daily living when applicable.
Certified Nurse Assistant
LIGHT HEART MEMORY CARE
Pearland, Texas
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Observed and documented patient status, report, and document complaints to case managers, administering medication, cooking, cleaning, receptionist, scheduling appointments, and facilitating.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Villa Toscana at Cypress Woods
Houston, Texas
04.2012 - 12.2014
- Observed and documented patient status, report, and document complaints to case managers, administering medication, cooking, cleaning, receptionist, scheduling appointments, and facilitating
PCA
DaVita Dialysis
Baton Rouge, La
03.2011 - 01.2012
- In clinical setting where I was responsible for 4 patients at a time which included pretreatment assessment and charting, cannulation, machine set up, initiation of treatment, monitoring during treatment and an active observer and intervention specialist for patient in collaboration with RN while patient completes renal treatment, Post treatment monitoring and assessment.
PCA
Our Lady of Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, La
01.2006 - 03.2011
- Working in Acute Care hospital as a tech
- I gained experience in emergency room triage and support
- I worked 2 years in the Anti Partem unit and 3 years as a fulltime float tech where I gained experience in Oncology, Post op care, Post partem, and Med Surge Units and Emergency Room Services.
Education
GED, CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT -
GARY JOB CORPS
SAN MARCOS, TX01.2007
Associates in Health Science -
Houston Community College
Skills
- Expert Communication Skills
- Charting expertise in programs such as Epic, EMR, Netsmart
- Biohazard Disposal
- Knowledge in medical terminology
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Catheter Care
- Care Monitoring
- Bedsore Prevention
- CPR Certification
- Infection Control
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Assessments
- Electronic Charting
- Vital signs monitoring
- CNA Certification
- Patient Observation
- Emergency Response
- Feeding Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Wound Care
- Specimen Collection
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Observation Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Performing patient intakes
- Respiratory equipment training
Timeline
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2023 - Current
PCT
Shift Key (AGENCY) VARIES JOB ASSIGNMENTS
04.2020 - 01.2023
Certified Hospice Aid
HOUSTON HOSPICE
01.2018 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
GARDEN TERRACE OF HOUSTON
05.2017 - 04.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant
LIGHT HEART MEMORY CARE
02.2015 - 12.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant
Villa Toscana at Cypress Woods
04.2012 - 12.2014
PCA
DaVita Dialysis
03.2011 - 01.2012
PCA
Our Lady of Lake Regional Medical Center
01.2006 - 03.2011
GED, CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT -
GARY JOB CORPS
Associates in Health Science -
Houston Community College