Courtney Edwards
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 3 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 3 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported needs of 42+ residents under long-term care.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
John Hopkins Intrastaff
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Supported needs of 42+ residents under long-term care.
Patient Care Technician
Saint Agnes Emergency department
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Supported needs of 42+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported needs of 42+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Patient Care Tech
The Nanny Nurse
Baltimore, MD06.2021
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing2019
Caroline Center
Baltimore, MDHair License - Maryland Hair License Certification
Paul Mitchell Hair School of Jessup
Jessup, MD07.2018
High School Diploma -
Excel Academy
Baltimore, MD06.2017
Skills
- Vital Signs Collection
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Honest and Dependable
- Observation Documentation
- Fluid Measurement
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Healthcare Expertise
- Willingness to Learn
- CPR Certification
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Family Education
- Infection Control
- Phlebotomy Training
- Medical Terminology
- Calm Under Stress
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Patient Care Quality
- Time Management
- Patient Safety Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
Saint Agnes Emergency department
07.2021 - 03.2022
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
John Hopkins Intrastaff
09.2020 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
02.2020 - 09.2020
Patient Care Tech
The Nanny Nurse
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing2019
Caroline Center
Hair License - Maryland Hair License Certification
Paul Mitchell Hair School of Jessup
High School Diploma -
Excel Academy
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