Carrie Todd
Kingston,TN
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Tennova Turkey Medical Center, adept at monitoring vital signs and delivering empathetic support. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and adherence to infection control standards, ensuring safety and dignity in care. Skilled in blood draws and patient mobility assistance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Tech
Tennova Turkey Medical Center
- 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.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
CNA
Roane Medical Center
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Private Elderly Caregiver
Bettye Townsend
11.2019 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting for improved hygiene.
- Enhanced client safety by closely monitoring health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Facilitated social engagement for clients by organizing outings, accompanying them on walks, or engaging in conversation.
- Improved elderly clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Managed medications according to physician orders, ensuring proper administration and adherence to schedules.
- Delivered nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs while respecting client preferences.
- Provided mobility support through transfers, ambulation assistance, and the use of adaptive equipment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures including clutter removal and installation of grab bars to ensure client safety at home.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for families by providing consistent communication regarding the health status of their loved ones.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
Private Caregiver
Avery Townsend
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
EDP External Diploma Program -
Canton Central
Canton, NY06.2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Emergency response
- Data collection
- EKG interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- Information protection
- Infection prevention
- Emotional support
- Medical equipment operation
- Hospice and palliative care
- Qualified in patient transport
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Acute care
- End-of-life care
- Safety protocols
- Health monitoring
- Basic nursing care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient hygiene management
- Restocking supplies
- Oxygen therapy
- Vitals documentation
- Patient assistance
- Bed preparation
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vital signs
- Recording vital signs
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Calm under stress
- Attention to detail
- Direct patient care
- CPR/AED
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient care
- Patient care technician (PCT)
- Electronic charting
- Responding to emergencies
- Collecting vital signs
- Inpatient care
- Emotional and social support
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Client documentation
- Patient care technician/assistant
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient care technician
- Phlebotomy training
- Room cleaning and restocking
- Transporting patients
- Heavy lifting
- Documenting behaviors
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Timeline
Private Elderly Caregiver
Bettye Townsend
11.2019 - Current
Private Caregiver
Avery Townsend
12.2016 - 11.2019
Patient Care Tech
Tennova Turkey Medical Center
CNA
Roane Medical Center
EDP External Diploma Program -
Canton Central
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