Chaquinta Perkins
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 7 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
HCA Kingwood Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- 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.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- 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.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
CNA
Eastview HealthCare & Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Education
CNA
Houston Community College
Houston, TXGED -
GED
05.2018
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Mobility Assistance
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Infection prevention
- Emergency Response
- Catheter Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient Services
- Injury Prevention
- Biohazard Disposal
- Basic Life Support
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Positioning
- Supply Restocking
- Bedsore Prevention
- Medical Terminology
- First Aid Certification
- Electronic Charting
- Conducting intakes
- CPR Certification
- CNA Certification
- Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Transporting patients
- Family Communication
- Calm Under Stress
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Additional Information
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN PRECEPTOR TRAINED 5 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN TO PROVIDED TOP QUALITY CARE TO PATIENTS WHILE UNDER THE SUPERVISON OF NURSE MANGMENT.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
HCA Kingwood Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
CNA
Eastview HealthCare & Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - 06.2020
CNA
Houston Community College
GED -
GED
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