Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Cheryl Anderson

Chester,PA

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at DaVita, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication, while maintaining strict infection control standards. Recognized for fostering teamwork and contributing to a safe, inclusive healthcare environment, ensuring timely interventions and high-quality care.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

DaVita
11.1999 - 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
  • Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
  • Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Education

No Degree -

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA

High School Diploma - College Preparatory

Chester High School
Chester, PA
06.1987

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Thompson Institute
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • CPR certification
  • Patient observation
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Basic life support
  • Infection control standards
  • Catheter care
  • Infection control
  • Clinical training
  • Vitals documentation
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Vital signs
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient care
  • Clinical documentation

Accomplishments

Second semester nursing student at Harcum College. I am an honor student with 3.5 average.

Certification

I have certifications in hemodialysis and BLS.

References

Karen Jones

237 E. 4th St

Chester, Pa 19013

2672180995

References

Vadara West, BSN

2672783070

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

DaVita
11.1999 - Current

No Degree -

Delaware County Community College

High School Diploma - College Preparatory

Chester High School

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Thompson Institute

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