Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed about 2 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Skilled at recording patient vital signs, blood draws, wound care, EKG and collecting specimens for lab. Always wanting to help my patients in whatever they need. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Checked Blood sugars
Foley care and take foley catheters out
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
Responded to emergency situations such as RRT or Code Blues
Assisted the nurses with Postmortem care and palliative care
Patient Care Provider
Ashlea Brown
03.2021 - 03.2022
Scheduled patient appointments and answered calls
Checked patients in to their appointments
Documented patient medical histories
Measured patient eye pressure and visual acuity
Operating equipment such as taking diabetic photos and doing tests for macular degeneration and glaucoma
Educated patients on how to put contacts in
Disinfected equipment and rooms before each patient