Carmen L Ham
West Hartford
Summary
Seeking a Patient Care Technician with a reputable hospital utilizing compassionate care abilities and clerical skills while providing quality health services to patients.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician 2
Hartford Hospital-Pre-OP, PACU
07.2024 - Current
- Work under the supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse in the women’s unit. Direct patient care obtains vital signs, 12 Lead EKG’s, Accu-Checks, Specimen Collections.
Patient Care Technician 2
Baystate Medical Center- ICU, MICU, SICU
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Work under the supervision of an RN on the ICU, MICU, SICU, Phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG’s, accu-checks. Daily activities are coordinated by a registered nurse, I perform a variety of technical tasks and bedside functions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to direct patient care, hygiene, and monitoring
Nurse Technician
Hartford Health Care- Oncology Unit
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked under the supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse in the Oncology unit. Direct patient care obtained vital signs. Phlebotomy, 12 Lead EKG’s, Accu-Checks, Specimen Collections and Non-Sterile dressings. Observed and reported any changes in patients to the RN/Charge Nurse and ensured that all clinical documentation revisions were timely and complete.
CNA
Masonic Health Care Center - Behavioral Unit
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked Under the RN/Charge Nurse assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care. Assistance provided is based on age, needs and abilities of the Resident. Take vital signs as directed. Helps residents with dressing if needed. Feed patients and showers as needed. Take vital signs as directed. Helps residents with dressing if needed Feeding patients and showers as needed.
CNA
Hospital for Special Care - Cardiac Unit
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked under the direction of an RN/Charge Nurse performed tasks such direct patient care, vital signs, EKG’s, Accu-Checks and Non-Sterile dressings. Have taken care of patients with different heart devices such as but not limited to LVD, Pacemakers, Cardiac loop recorders. I have taken care of patients with diagnosis such as but not limited to bradycardia, ventricular arrhythmia or supraventricular and ensured all clinical documentation was timely and accurate.
Patient Care Technician
Middlesex Hospital-Emergency Room
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Work under the supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse in the emergency department. Direct patient care, obtaining vital signs, Phlebotomy, 12 Lead EKG’s, Accu-Checks, Specimen collections, sterile and non-sterile dressings, removal of surgical sutures, surgical staples and assisting in CPR on numerous occasions. Observe and report any changes in patients to the RN/Charge Nurse and ensure that all clinical documentation revisions are timely and complete.
Mental Health Worker
Saint Vincent’s Behavioral Health
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Work under the supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse on the acute children/adolescent unit. Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, provide or assist with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions. Observe and record patient behavior and activities, report any changes in condition and suggest modifications to the treatment plan. Establish a therapeutic relationship with patients, obtain vital signs and specimen collections.
Mental Health Assistant 1
State of Connecticut Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services
06.2006 - 06.2012
- Worked under the supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse to ensure the safety and recovery of patients on an acute inpatient unit and/or transitional living unit. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and assisted in identifying patients’ problems and participated in treatment planning, and establishment of short- and long-term care goals for inpatients.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation revisions were timely and complete. Conducted inpatient groups such as community meetings, as well as implementing health teaching interventions with patients and/or family members as prescribed in the nursing care plan. Attended shift reports and participated in nursing and multidisciplinary staff meetings, committees, task forces.
Patient Care Associate
Bridgeport Hospital
11.1992 - 09.2006
- Worked under the supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse on the Med-Surge unit. Direct patient care obtained vital signs. Phlebotomy, 12 Lead EKG’s, Accu-Checks, Specimen Collections and Sterile and Non-Sterile dressings. Observed and reported any changes in patients to the RN/Charge Nurse and ensured that all clinical documentation revisions were timely and complete.
Patient Care Associate
Yale New Haven Hospital
02.2003 - 06.2006
- Worked under the supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse on the Emergency department. Direct patient care obtained vital signs. Phlebotomy, 12 Lead EKG’s, Accu-Checks, Specimen Collections and Sterile and Non-Sterile dressings. Observed and reported any changes in patients to the RN/Charge Nurse and ensured that all clinical documentation revisions were timely and complete.
Patient Care Associate 2
Hartford Hospital-North 8
07.2023 - 07.2004
- Work under the supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse in the women’s unit. Direct patient care obtains vital signs. Phlebotomy, 12 Lead EKG’s, Accu-Checks, Specimen Collections. Observed and reported any changes in patients to the RN/Charge Nurse and ensured that all clinical documentation revisions are timely and complete.
Patient Care Technician
Hospital of Saint Raphael
10.1996 - 01.2002
- Worked under the supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse on the Oncology unit. Direct patient care obtained vital signs. Phlebotomy, 12 Lead EKG’s, Accu-Checks, Specimen Collections and Sterile and Non-Sterile dressings. Observed and reported any changes in patients to the RN/Charge Nurse and ensured that all clinical documentation revisions were timely and complete.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05-2027
Skills
- Over 30 years diverse experience in patient care
- Able to maintain comfort and privacy of patients during shift
- Highly skilled in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff
- Ability to answer phones and provide information to patients and families under the HIPPA law
- Comprehensive knowledge of developing a patient care plan
- Well versed in assisting in activities of daily living for patients
- Outstanding patient care abilities demonstrated through work in different healthcare facilities
- Particularly effective in performing well during emergency situations
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Blood glucose monitoring
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Data collection
- Mobility assistance
- Clinical training
- Infection prevention
- Emotional support
- Sterilization techniques
- Compassionate care
- Acute care
- Restocking supplies
- Patient assistance
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Basic nursing care
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Vitals documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vital signs
- Recording vital signs
- Calm under stress
- Attention to detail
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Patient care technician (PCT)
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Bed preparation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Responding to emergencies
- Inpatient care
- Patient care technician/assistant
- Clinical documentation
- Phlebotomy training
Timeline
Patient Care Technician 2
Hartford Hospital-Pre-OP, PACU
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Associate 2
Hartford Hospital-North 8
07.2023 - 07.2004
Patient Care Technician 2
Baystate Medical Center- ICU, MICU, SICU
05.2022 - 06.2023
Nurse Technician
Hartford Health Care- Oncology Unit
03.2021 - 05.2022
CNA
Masonic Health Care Center - Behavioral Unit
11.2020 - 03.2021
CNA
Hospital for Special Care - Cardiac Unit
11.2018 - 06.2019
Patient Care Technician
Middlesex Hospital-Emergency Room
11.2017 - 07.2018
Mental Health Worker
Saint Vincent’s Behavioral Health
06.2014 - 04.2017
Mental Health Assistant 1
State of Connecticut Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services
06.2006 - 06.2012
Patient Care Associate
Yale New Haven Hospital
02.2003 - 06.2006
Patient Care Technician
Hospital of Saint Raphael
10.1996 - 01.2002
Patient Care Associate
Bridgeport Hospital
11.1992 - 09.2006
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Springfield Technical Community College
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