Christa Morton
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers seven years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020
- 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.
Caregiver
Home Instead
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Terry's Loving Care
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
Patient Care Technician
West Florida Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
- 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.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Patient Care Technician
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- 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.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- 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.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2017
Associate of Science - Certificate of Certified Nursing
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05.2016
Skills
- Pharmacology
- Phlebotomy Training
- Oral Hygiene
- Nutrition and Diet
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Disability Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020
Caregiver
Home Instead
01.2020 - 05.2020
Caregiver, Special Needs
Terry's Loving Care
04.2018 - 04.2019
Patient Care Technician
West Florida Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
Patient Care Technician
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
Florida State University
Associate of Science - Certificate of Certified Nursing
Tallahassee Community College
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