DAMILOLA SOBANDE
Richmond,TX
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 5 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Reliable employee seeking Patient Care Technician, EKG and Phlebotomist position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. I am ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient-care-technician
Nexus Children Hospital
Houston, Texas
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- 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.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Patient Care Technician
Bright Star Care Nursing Agency
Houston, Texas
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- 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.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Ekg/Phlebotomy Technician
Open Door Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks [Number] times per day.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
Nursing Assistant
Atria Senior Living Home
Houston, TX
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Caregiver Attendant
Omega Academy Of Excellence
Houston, Texas
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - EKG
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
Houston05.2021
Phlebotomy
AMERICAN MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Houston, TX06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA
Nigeria05.2011
Associate of Science - Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
| LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY
Nigeria05.2006
High School Diploma -
ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE,
Lagos, Nigeria06.2001
Skills
- Equipment Disinfection and Sterilization
- Patient Lifting
- Patient Transport
- Sterilizing Equipment Use
- Linen Changing
- Equipment Cleaning and Inspection
- Medical Equipment Transport
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Isolation Precautions
- Taking Vital Signs
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Rapport
- Patient Feeding
Timeline
Patient-care-technician
Nexus Children Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Bright Star Care Nursing Agency
01.2019 - 12.2021
Ekg/Phlebotomy Technician
Open Door Health Care
10.2018 - 07.2021
Nursing Assistant
Atria Senior Living Home
03.2016 - 08.2018
Caregiver Attendant
Omega Academy Of Excellence
12.2015 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - EKG
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
Phlebotomy
AMERICAN MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA
Associate of Science - Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
| LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE,
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