Brianna Santos
Hazle Township,PA
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, adept at monitoring vital signs and performing EKGs. Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication. Skilled in specimen collection and catheter care, while training new staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery. Committed to promoting patient safety and comfort.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Wilkes-Barre, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- 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 goal.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Wilkes Barre Practical Nursing
Wilkes-Barre, PAHigh School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA02.2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Catheter care
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- EKG interpretation
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
09.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Wilkes Barre Practical Nursing