Deborah Thompson
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Highly skilled PCT Preceptor with relevant experience in guiding new Patient Care Technicians through on-the-job training. Strengths include providing patient-centered care, enhancing clinical skills, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Excel in communication, empathy, and leadership, ensuring excellence in guiding new PCTs towards successful career paths in healthcare environments. Previous roles involved successful implementation of efficient workflows and creation of supportive learning environments for trainees.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT
University Of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, MD
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted preceptors in orienting new PCTs to the clinical setting and teaching them proper patient care procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure delivery of quality care for patients.
- Monitored patient safety measures taken by PCTs during their shift assignments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of strategies to enhance patient care.
CNA
Visiting Angles
Towson, MD
10.2017 - 01.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Antioch Diploma Plus High School
Baltimore, MD06-2013
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Medication Distribution
- Medication Documentation
- Medication and dosage
- Medication safety
- IV and medication administration
- Emotional Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Hospice Care
- Dementia Care
- Meal Preparation
- Care Plan Management
- Patient transportation
- Patient Transport
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Client documentation
- Medication Administration
- Care plan assessment
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Toileting assistance
- Light Housekeeping
- Compassionate client care
- Mobility support
- Behavioral support
- Feeding Assistance
Certification
- CNA
- CMT
- CPR
Accomplishments
- Awarded top patient sitter UMMS
- Certificate of excellence on unit
Timeline
PCT
University Of Maryland Medical System
02.2024 - Current
CNA
Visiting Angles
10.2017 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Antioch Diploma Plus High School