Carrie Cabey

Patient Care Technician (PICU)

Baystate Health

Springfield, MA

08.2017 - 11.2024

Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Floated to NICU-cared for premature babies.
Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
Provided support for the team and helped families during end of life care.
Responded to traumas quickly and provided support for the team.
Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
Performed EKGs, point of care.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
Observed changes in patient's condition or behavior, reported any unusual findings promptly to physicians.
Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate decisions in emergency situations.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices.