Carmen Santos
East Hartford,CT
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with a strong background at the Hospital Of Central Connecticut, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient transport. Known for exceptional empathy and communication skills, I consistently enhance patient satisfaction and support nursing teams, ensuring high-quality care for residents with diverse needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Hospital Of Central Connecticut
New Britain, CT
04.2023 - Current
- Take patients' vital signs
- Performed EKGs
- Take finger pricks
- Helped transport patients
- Reported abnormalities to nurse
- Turned and repositioned patients
- Cleaned and bathed patients
- Provided patient care
- Assisted with patients' transfer and ambulation
- Charted and documented activities
- Monitored telemetry on patients.
- Supported needs of 6+ residents under long-term care.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Jefferson House
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Recorded basic patient information, including pre-dialysis weight, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and pulse
- Coordinated with nursing team to provide best care to residents
- Picked up additional shifts where needed
- Provided administrative support (patient records, reception, typing, filing)
- Maintained patient confidentiality per HIPAA requirements
- Provided high-quality care to residents in support of nursing staff
- Oriented and trained new nursing aids.
- Supported needs of 8 + residents under long-term care.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The hearth of Glastonbury
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided high-quality care to residents in support of nursing staff
- Oriented and trained new nurse aides
- Assisted with patient grooming, bathing/dressing, toileting assistance, hygiene standards, medication support, meal preparation, safety and monitoring
- Familiar with HIPAA regulations, EMR risk assessment, healthcare software, medical terminology, Foley catheter, dementia, and Alzheimer's.
Education
High school diploma -
American Institute of Business
West Hartford, CT06.2018
Skills
- Flexibility
- Medical Knowledge
- Empathy and Compassion
- Positive Attitude
- Physical Strength
- Communication Skills
- Dialysis Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Meal Preparation
- Direct Patient Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- CPR Certification
- Specimen Collection
- Infection control standards
- Recording vital signs
- Time Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG administration
- Patient transport
- Telemetry monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
Certification
- CNA
- CPR Certification
Personal Information
CNA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Hospital Of Central Connecticut
04.2023 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Jefferson House
11.2018 - 02.2023
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The hearth of Glastonbury
08.2018 - 04.2020
High school diploma -
American Institute of Business
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