Briana Gardner

Patient Care Technician

Piedmont Hospital

Augusta, GA

09.2024 - 01.2025

Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.