CATHERINE KIHIKA
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 13 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
St Luke's Healthcare System
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered high-quality care to ICU and Orthopedic patients in hospital facility.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care
Patient Care Technician
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Delivered high-quality care to ICU patients in hospital facility.
Patient Care Technician
Centennial Hills Hospital
09.2008 - 11.2010
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Medical Center
04.2006 - 08.2008
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2005 - 05.2006
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Assistant
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2025
High School Diploma -
Ngandu Girls High School in Kenya
Nairobi Kenya11.1994
Skills
- Deliver Documents
- Human Anatomy
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Mobility Assistance Aptitude
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Additional Information
THE SPACE BETWEEEN 2015-2023, I HAD MOVED TO DIFFERENT CARRER WHERE I WORKED AS A QUALITY\SUPERVISOR WITH KELLOGS BAKERY. I HAVE COME TO REALIZE THAT NURSING WAS MY IDEAL CARRER.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
St Luke's Healthcare System
03.2013 - 04.2015
Patient Care Technician
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
03.2012 - 05.2014
Patient Care Technician
Centennial Hills Hospital
09.2008 - 11.2010
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Medical Center
04.2006 - 08.2008
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2005 - 05.2006
Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Assistant
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Ngandu Girls High School in Kenya
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