Brianna Lewis-Degrate
Patient Care Technician
Waco
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 7 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Increased efficiency in the dialysis process by effectively setting up, operating, and troubleshooting hemodialysis machines.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by providing thorough updates on patient statuses and ongoing treatments during handoff meetings.
- Minimized complications during hemodialysis sessions by carefully cannulating vascular access sites according to established protocols.
- Maintained a clean, sterile, and organized environment for optimal patient health and infection control.
- Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting any changes to nursing staff.
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Providence Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
Patient Care Technician
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
Education
No Degree - Public Health Nursing
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Midway High School
Waco, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Personal hygiene assistance
Compassionate care
Trauma-informed care
Problem-solving
Medication administration
Patient assessment
Patient safety management
Vital signs monitoring
Catheter care
Blood glucose testing
IV insertion
Basic life support
Professional bedside manner
Certification
CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
05.2024 - 02.2025
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Providence Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2023
No Degree - Public Health Nursing
Sam Houston State University
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Midway High School
05.2001 -