Beverly Skinner
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Nacogdoches Memorial Health, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient-focused care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Nacogdoches Memorial Health
Nacogdoches
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient support for daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Oversaw monitoring of vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote a safe environment.
- Recorded patient information with precision in electronic health records.
- Facilitated clinical team in executing care plans with precision.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff members on patient care protocols.
- Oversaw monitoring of vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff to facilitate prompt medical interventions.
- Facilitated essential nursing tasks to optimize workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated training for new patient care technicians, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance care delivery consistency.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout hospital stays.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety standards to enhance patient safety and comfort.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stallings Court
Nacogdoches, TX
10.2022 - 2024
- Facilitated daily living activities for patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Oversaw monitoring of vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff for timely care adjustments.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient environment while adhering to infection control protocols.
- Partnered with healthcare team to design and implement tailored care plans for patients.
- Facilitated patient mobility by overseeing transfers and guiding ambulation exercises.
- Recorded patient interactions with precision in electronic health record systems to ensure continuity of care.
- Delivered high-quality personal care services, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding, to uphold patient dignity.
- Facilitated daily living activities for patients to promote comfort and wellbeing.
- Monitored and recorded patient vitals, including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and properly disposing of waste.
- Responded to call lights, ensuring patient comfort and safety through adjustments of bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient care quality through diligent monitoring and recording of vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Facilitated patient hygiene practices by assisting with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Implemented safety measures, including bed alarms and proper positioning techniques, to minimize fall incidents.
- Implemented proactive measures to prevent pressure ulcer development through regular patient repositioning and thorough skin assessments.
- Facilitated patient feeding and monitored nutritional intake to support health objectives.
- Optimized team efficiency by swiftly addressing call lights and communicating patient condition changes to nursing staff.
- Executed regular patient rounds to assess physical and mental well-being during shifts.
- Employed therapeutic communication techniques, empathy, and active listening skills to foster positive relationships with patients.
- Executed precise documentation of patient information in compliance with established record-keeping protocols.
- Facilitated patient independence by implementing walking exercises and providing support with mobility devices.
- Administered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families to deliver essential emotional support during challenging circumstances.
- Supported nurses in executing wound care procedures to promote optimal healing outcomes.
- Oversaw resident care in assisted living facility, ensuring high-quality support to address individual needs.
- Partnered with nursing staff to design and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Championed patient advocacy during shift handoffs and interdisciplinary conferences with healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging scenarios, ensuring timely evaluation and delivery of care.
- Facilitated engaging group activities with patients to enhance mood and promote cognitive function.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction scores by delivering exceptional care and proactively addressing concerns.
- Managed care for clients with respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated ambulation and physical therapy by implementing structured exercise routines.
- Managed and maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assessed patients to identify and manage wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw cleaning and preparation of patient consultation rooms to uphold hygiene standards.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to evaluate patient progress and formulate effective care strategies.
- Ensured strict compliance with infection control policies during medication administration and dressing changes.
- Trained family members in effective caregiving techniques to enhance support for loved ones post-discharge.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willowbrook Nursing Home
Nacogdoches
11.2017 - 10.2022
- Facilitated patient and family education on effective health management practices and resource availability.
- Engaged in training sessions to refine expertise in patient care techniques and safety protocols.
- Facilitated patient comfort through compassionate, individualized care during daily activities.
- Implemented adaptive care practices to address the unique needs of diverse patient populations.
- Facilitated team productivity through active participation in training sessions and knowledge sharing with colleagues.
- Delivered emotional and psychological support to patients and families, enhancing overall healthcare experience.
- Recorded patient conditions and care interventions to maintain precise health records.
- Established and enforced infection control protocols to safeguard patient and staff health.
- Championed patient rights and needs to ensure delivery of respectful and ethical care.
- Facilitated collaboration with healthcare teams to design tailored care plans that improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated patient rehabilitation by implementing exercise and mobility support strategies.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of environment to minimize infection risks.
- Facilitated personal care tasks for patients, ensuring dignity and promoting independence.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic listening and timely resolution of concerns.
- Facilitated collaboration with external healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care through effective information sharing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nacodgoches High School
Nacogdoches, TX06.2015
Skills
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
CPR certification
Patient observation
Blood glucose testing
Basic life support
Feeding assistance
Patient positioning
Emergency response
Data collection
Information protection
Infection prevention
Emotional support
Body mechanics knowledge
Acute and rehabilitative care
Basic nursing care
Patient assistance
Time management
HIPAA compliance
Patient-focused care
Certified in CPR/AED
Vital signs
Recording vital signs
Empathy and compassionate care
Calm under stress
Attention to detail
Direct patient care
Medical terminology knowledge
Patient care technician (PCT)
Electronic charting
Responding to emergencies
Collecting vital signs
Inpatient care
Emotional and social support
Clinical documentation
Patient care technician
Room cleaning and restocking
Transporting patients
Heavy lifting
Medical terminology
Documenting behaviors
Supply restocking
Care monitoring
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- Basic Life support Heart savers
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Nacogdoches Memorial Health
04.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stallings Court
10.2022 - 2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willowbrook Nursing Home
11.2017 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Nacodgoches High School