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Carmen Santos

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, CT
06.2018

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
Carmen Santos