Helping people
- I have a driver's license
- I have management experience
- I have a security clearance
Hi, I’m
Bryant Miller
Patient Care Tech
Chester,PA
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Virtua West Health System
Patient Care Tech
02.2019 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Taking Care Of My Sick Mom
Caregiver
10.2016 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Kendel-Crosslands Community
Heavy Duty Cleaner
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Improved efficiency by expertly operating industrial-grade cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and power washers.
- Exercised care in use of hazardous cleaning chemicals, equipment and methods.
- Increased overall cleanliness with diligent attention to detail in all areas of the facility.
- Assisted in training new hires on company-specific procedures, ensuring seamless integration into their roles as heavy-duty cleaners.
- Developed a reputation as a reliable and hardworking team player, consistently exceeding expectations in both individual tasks and collaborative projects.
- Prevented potential equipment malfunctions by promptly addressing minor issues and reporting major concerns to management for further action.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials according to company guidelines and regulations.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing thorough maintenance checks and routine cleanings.
- Notified supervisor of needed maintenance and safety hazards in assigned areas.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new cleaning methods for specialized equipment or sensitive areas within the facility.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, resulting in increased customer satisfaction scores for the organization.
- Streamlined work processes by identifying inefficiencies in current routines and suggesting practical solutions that resulted in time savings without sacrificing quality results.
- Performed deep-cleaning tasks, eliminating stubborn stains and buildup from various surfaces throughout the facility.
5Below warehouse
Forklift operator
10.2016 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Chester Crozer Medical Center
Patient Care Tech
01.1999 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Moving pellets around warehouse with 4 different kinds of forklifts (high reach, cherry picker, jack ribbit forklift, and crown stand-up)
- Also working on staging pellets.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Education
Charlestown High School
Graduated 1988
University Overview
Skills
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (acls)
- Health facilities
- Basic cardiac life support
- Forklift operator
Socialnetworks
Socialnetworks
- Facebook, https://Virgil Lewis Sr.
- Twitter, https://Virgil Lewis Sr.
- Linkedin, https://Virgil Lewis Sr.
Certification
DLS/CPR, Had forklift operator Training at 5 Below Warehouse.
Interests
Timeline
Heavy Duty Cleaner
Kendel-Crosslands Community
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Tech
Virtua West Health System
02.2019 - 03.2023
Caregiver
Taking Care Of My Sick Mom
10.2016 - 02.2019
Forklift operator
5Below warehouse
10.2016 - 02.2019
Patient Care Tech
Chester Crozer Medical Center
01.1999 - 10.2016
Charlestown High School
Graduated 1988
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