Cherie Alexander
Caddo Mills,TX
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Remarkable Hospice, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Adept at fostering teamwork and maintaining a safe environment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and comfort.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Remarkable Hospice
1700 Alma Dr Plano Tx 75075
02.2025 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Patient Care Technician
Shift Key
5221 N Connor Blvd #1400, Irving, Tx 75039
01.2010 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Assisted with administration of medications under supervision of nursing staff, ensuring proper patient treatment.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital/Advantedge Nursing
Dallas, TX
02.2007 - 04.2017
- 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.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Setter
Denton State School /Nurse Staffing
Denton, TX
04.2010 - 10.2015
- Moved, organized and prepared materials to accomplish jobs smoothly.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by inspecting components and performing basic repairs.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Kept work areas orderly and clean for maximum productivity.
- Optimized material usage through careful planning and resource management during the setup process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
Education
GED -
North Texas Job Corps
McKinney, TXSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Health monitoring
- Physical therapy support
- End-of-life care
- Bed preparation
- Restocking supplies
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Patient hygiene management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Heavy lifting
- Infection control standards
- Patient services
- Patient education
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Remarkable Hospice
02.2025 - Current
Setter
Denton State School /Nurse Staffing
04.2010 - 10.2015
Patient Care Technician
Shift Key
01.2010 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital/Advantedge Nursing
02.2007 - 04.2017
GED -
North Texas Job Corps