Betty J Tatum
Frisco,TX
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional skilled in patient safety assurance, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate care. Committed to delivering high-quality support in fast-paced environments while adhering to infection control practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Pct/Patient Sitter
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, Texas
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Supported nursing team during procedures and patient transfers.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
Patient Care Technician
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
Dallas , Tx
10.2014 - 05.2024
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift. my task includes bedside care with my nurses and I check patients CBG's
CNA
Village of Lake Highland
Dallas, TX
10.2011 - 06.2013
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
CNA
Golden Acres Rehab & Living
Dallas , TX
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Memory care Unit
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas , TX
12.2007 - 10.2010
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Check patients CBG's
Home Health Aide
Visting Nurse Association
Dallas , Tx
01.2003 - 12.2007
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
Patient Care Assistant
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas , Texas
06.2013 - current
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients. Sitting with high risk patients and I takes patients vital signs check CBG's, Train new hires
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
Education
CNA - CNA
Texas School of Nurse's Assistants
Dallas, TX06-2006
Data Entry - Data Entry Operator
Dallas County Community College District
Dallas, TX01-1989
High School Diploma -
Warren Travis White High School
Dallas, TX05-1983
Skills
- Patient safety assurance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Emergency response protocols
- Patient communication
- Infection control practices
- Equipment handling
- Client transportation assistance
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Infection control standards
- Bed preparation
- Restocking supplies
- Information protection
- Patient assistance
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Safety protocols
- Professional bedside manner
- Catheter care
- Patient positioning
- Hospice and palliative care
- Family communication
- Patient observation
Timeline
Pct/Patient Sitter
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
10.2014 - 05.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Parkland Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - current
CNA
Village of Lake Highland
10.2011 - 06.2013
CNA
Golden Acres Rehab & Living
04.2011 - 11.2011
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
12.2007 - 10.2010
Home Health Aide
Visting Nurse Association
01.2003 - 12.2007
CNA - CNA
Texas School of Nurse's Assistants
Data Entry - Data Entry Operator
Dallas County Community College District
High School Diploma -
Warren Travis White High School