Calvin Clemmons
Mt Morris,MI
Summary
Experienced Patient Care Technician with a strong focus on patient-centered care and safety at Medilodge Of Milford. Demonstrated ability to address diverse medical and personal needs, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Committed to improving patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Noted for exceptional bedside manner and precise charting skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Medilodge Of Milford
Highland, Michigan
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas according to health standards.
- Helped patients with mobility and exercises to enhance physical well-being.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, TX
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provide patient care support and perform routine procedures to examine and treat emotionally distressed and mentally impaired patients in collaboration with multi-disciplinary healthcare team members, including physicians, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, etc., to provide exceptional patient care services.
- Record patient medical information, including progress notes, take and document vital signs while updating patient records, and conduct various tests and assessments under the direction and guidance of a registered nurse.
- Monitor and track patient behavioral and health changes potentially affecting patient health and notify the healthcare team for further assessment and treatment.
- Ensure the ongoing safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors by keeping well-informed and adhering to safety policies, procedures, and regulations to carry out specific interventions to mitigate safety risks.
CERTIFIED ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN
Methodist Hospital of Surgery
Addison, TX
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Delivered first-rate patient care services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Anesthesiologist, including positioning and insertion of intravenous/invasive lines, monitoring vital signs, setting up and monitoring patient monitoring devices, and facilitating individualized patient after-surgery care plans while keeping families informed of patient health status before, during, and after surgery.
- Prepared (cleaned and sterilized) and maintained daily maintenance of anesthesiology equipment and supplies and provided patient transport services.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Plano Medical Center
Plano, TX
12.2006 - 01.2017
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records accurately.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Provided high-acuity patient care services by performing various duties, including personal care activities, taking and monitoring vital signs, assisting with preparing for invasive and non-invasive tests and procedures, conducting patient assessments, coordinating lab work, setting up and operating equipment, and accessing and updating medical records while professionally interacting with patients and their families to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT / MANAGER
Almost Like Home Residential Care Home
Southfield, MI
03.2000 - 02.2004
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop care plans.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records system.
Education
Diploma -
Beecher High School
Mount Morris, MISkills
- Patient-Centered Care & Safety
- Acute & Critical Care Support
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- HIAA Privacy & Compliance
- Communication (Verbal & Written)
- Patient Mobility & Transport
- Detail-Oriented & Thorough
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Specimen Collection & Handling
- Vital signs monitoring
- EHR documentation
- Patient mobility assistance
- Medication administration
- Safety compliance
- Behavioral assessment
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Emotional intelligence
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Basic life support
- Patient mobility training
- Patient advocacy
- Patient positioning
- Patient assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Infection prevention
- Basic nursing care
- Infection control standards
- Infection control
- Wound care
- Patient hygiene management
- High level of autonomy
- Healthy meal preparation
- Hospice and palliative care
- Data collection
- Vitals documentation
- ADL support
- Patient observation
- EKG interpretation
- Oxygen therapy
- End-of-life care
- IV insertion
- Corrective action planning
- Restocking supplies
- Qualified in patient transport
- Compassionate care
- Blood glucose testing
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Bed preparation
- Professional bedside manner
- Mobility assistance aptitude
- Safety protocols
- Sterilization techniques
- Clinical training
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Emergency response
- Physical therapy support
- Healthcare expertise
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Information protection
- Acute care
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Medical equipment operation
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Patient services
- Patient care technician/assistant (CPCT/A)
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification, Mott Community College, Flint, MI
- First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, American Heart Association, Flint, MI
- Ventilation Units Certification, Riverbend Rehabilitation Center, Grand Blanc, MI
Technology Skills
- Electronic Health Records
- Monitoring Devices
- Automated IV Pumps
- Patient Care Wearable Devices
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Medilodge Of Milford
09.2024 - Current
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2023
CERTIFIED ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN
Methodist Hospital of Surgery
01.2017 - 01.2021
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2017
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Plano Medical Center
12.2006 - 01.2017
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT / MANAGER
Almost Like Home Residential Care Home
03.2000 - 02.2004
Diploma -
Beecher High School