Carltesia Carter
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician and Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and delivering compassionate care, honed at Pennsylvania Hospital and other esteemed facilities. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction and safety, achieving a significant improvement in care quality through meticulous observation and phlebotomy techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Pennsylvania Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Francis Home Rehab & Skilled Nursing
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fair Acres
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
All State Career School
Essington, PA06-2014
High School Diploma -
Academy Park High School
Sharon Hill, PA06-2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient services
- Data collection
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Pennsylvania Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Francis Home Rehab & Skilled Nursing
08.2017 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fair Acres
05.2014 - 08.2017
No Degree - Medical Assistant
All State Career School
High School Diploma -
Academy Park High School
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