Crystal Lee
Little Elm,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at Texas Presbyterian, I excel in vital signs monitoring and delivering compassionate care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. My expertise in infection control and a knack for efficient patient support have consistently uplifted healthcare standards, making me a valuable asset to any medical team.
Healthcare professional ready to contribute to patient care excellence. Expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes.
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 10 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Texas Presbyterian
10.2020 - 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.
- Doing newborns baths at twelve hours of birth and their twenty four hour newborn screen.
- Assisting with discharges and preparing rooms for new moms.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Presbyterian
03.2018 - 10.2020
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- 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.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to safer hospital environment.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Aide
Genisis Health Care
09.2010 - 08.2015
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Reset Merchandiser
Sell Ethics Marketing
08.2007 - 09.2010
- Facilitated seamless transition between seasons by efficiently dismantling outdated displays and constructing new ones in alignment with corporate guidelines.
- Reset specific store departments or entire stores and fully set up new stores according to planograms.
- Minimized out-of-stock instances by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly replenishing sold items.
- Streamlined merchandising processes by collaborating with store management and utilizing efficient communication channels.
- Expedited completion of reset projects through meticulous organization and prioritization of tasks.
- Traveled to assigned location using personal vehicle, showed up time, and worked efficiently to complete jobs.
- Enhanced store appearance by executing timely resets and maintaining clean, organized displays.
- Moved merchandise from back storage to front end to maximize productivity.
- Built fixtures according to plan to effectively display new store merchandise.
- Earned recognition from store management for consistently meeting or exceeding expectations in both speed and quality of work.
- Changed shelves, racks, and displays to meet new schematic designs.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at [Number] locations by following established planograms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wicomico Senior High
Salisbury, MD05-1994
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control standards
- Blood glucose monitoring
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Patient positioning
- Infection prevention
- Medical equipment operation
- Hospice and palliative care
- Sterilization techniques
- Qualified in patient transport
- Restocking supplies
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Vitals documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Texas Presbyterian
10.2020 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Texas Presbyterian
03.2018 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home
03.2016 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Aide
Genisis Health Care
09.2010 - 08.2015
Reset Merchandiser
Sell Ethics Marketing
08.2007 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Wicomico Senior High
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