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Charlotte Sparks

Cartersville,GA

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at WellStar Kennestone Hospital. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and patient observation, ensuring timely interventions. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective teamwork, while maintaining high infection control standards. Committed to delivering exceptional healthcare experiences.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Centralized Support Technician

WellStar Kennestone Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Provided constant supervision and monitoring of patients under the direction of nurses or medical staff. Documented patient observations and reported any changes to the appropriate medical staff.

Patient Care Technician

Piedmont Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2024
  • 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.

Patient Care Technician

Mount Carmel Health System Inc.
02.2018 - 07.2022
  • 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.

Patient Care Technician

Nationwide Children Hospital
05.2016 - 01.2018
  • 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.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.

Patient Care Technician

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • 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.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.

Education

Associate of Arts - Health Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05-2015

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • CPR certification
  • Patient observation
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control standards

Certification

  • NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
  • BLS

Timeline

Centralized Support Technician

WellStar Kennestone Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Piedmont Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2024

Patient Care Technician

Mount Carmel Health System Inc.
02.2018 - 07.2022

Patient Care Technician

Nationwide Children Hospital
05.2016 - 01.2018

Patient Care Technician

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2016

Associate of Arts - Health Administration

University of Phoenix