Claude Stokes
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Diligent Care technician focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. 1 year of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
01.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. Vincent
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- 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.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Direct Support Professional
LEL Home Care Services
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Caregiver
Reliable Home Care Services
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by monitoring credit card sales and deposits.
- Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arsenal Technical High School
Indianapolis, IN03.2020
Skills
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- First Aid and Safety
- First Aid and CPR
- Patient services
- Lab Draws
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. Vincent
12.2021 - 01.2023
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
10.2021 - 01.2022
Caregiver
Reliable Home Care Services
03.2021 - 08.2021
Direct Support Professional
LEL Home Care Services
01.2020 - 06.2022
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
07.2019 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Arsenal Technical High School
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