Brynetta Sanders
Roseville ,MI
Summary
Accomplished Patient Care Technician with experience at Henry St. John, skilled in vital signs monitoring and team collaboration. Enhanced patient care by implementing infection control standards and training new technicians, improving efficiency by 20%. Recognized for attention to detail and calmness under stress, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Henry St.John
Detroit, MI
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately, facilitating effective communication among healthcare teams.
- Supported the implementation of care plans by following established protocols and procedures.
- 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.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Home Health Aide
State of Michigan Department of Human Services
Detroit, MI
11.2012 - Current
- Provided compassionate, individualized care to patients in home settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Collaborated with family members to develop care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
Caregiver
Stone Crest Assisted Living
Troy, MI
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Developed individualized care plans to meet unique client needs effectively.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, ensuring accurate health assessments.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient positioning
- EKG interpretation
- Qualified in patient transport
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- HIPAA compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Calm under stress
- Attention to detail
- Transporting patients
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Henry St.John
10.2019 - Current
Caregiver
Stone Crest Assisted Living
11.2016 - 06.2020
Home Health Aide
State of Michigan Department of Human Services
11.2012 - Current