Candice Perreira
Boston,MA
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- 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.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
EVS Technician
Boston Medical Center's ED
Boston, MA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed daily cleaning tasks including dusting, mopping and vacuuming floors; washing walls, windows and countertops; sanitizing bathrooms and replenishing supplies.
- Transported trash and other waste material to designated disposal areas.
- Followed safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment for staff members and visitors.
- Assisted with special projects related to housekeeping duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Disinfected surfaces using approved chemicals according to safety regulations.
- Followed infection control policies when handling soiled linen or contaminated surfaces.
- Collected and disposed of biohazard waste according to OSHA regulations.
- Collected soiled linens, made beds and transported items to laundry services.
PCA
Tempus Unlimited
Boston, MA
09.2008 - 01.2019
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Catheter/Bowel Care
- HoyerLyft/ Slide board
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Information Technology
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MASkills
- Patient Services
- Empathy/communication/Endurance/Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medical Equipment Operation
Affiliations
- Sewing
- Gardening
- Reading
- Basic disputing Credit repair
- LTC
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
01.2020 - 08.2022
EVS Technician
Boston Medical Center's ED
01.2019 - 01.2020
PCA
Tempus Unlimited
09.2008 - 01.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Health Information Technology
Bunker Hill Community College
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