Denearia Wright
Spring,TX
Summary
Established Patient Care Technician with ten years of experience CPR certified, clinical training in acute care, medical-surgical, skilled nursing, psychiatric, geriatric, and rehabilitation units. Administered and assisted with glucose testing, injections, feedings, and colostomy care. Proficient in nursing documentation, assessment, and decision-making. Calm and effective in pressured and emergent situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Health System
The Woodlands, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Sterilizing therapeutic equipment and ensuring that areas are clean, organized, and a safe working environment
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Performed physical and occupational therapy exercises with patients to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and balance.
- Demonstrated proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, braces, orthotics and prosthetics
Patient Care Technician, ICU
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Assisted with intubations, chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, and other invasive procedures.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of WI
Milwaukee, WI
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, and discharge plans
- Provided end-of-life care for terminally ill patients including pain management and comfort measures.
- Served as a resource person for new employees regarding specific policies related to ICU operations.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Milwaukee, WI
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
Resident Assistant
Next Step in Residential Services
New Berlin, WI
12.2014 - 07.2019
- Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Provided support to residents in the form of companionship, conversation, and emotional support.
- Transported residents to appointments or other destinations as required utilizing wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Maintained records of medication administration for each resident according to policy guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX01-2026
Skills
- ADL Support
- Specimen Collection
- Critical Care Experience
- Behavioral Health
- Emergency Response
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Physical Therapy
- Venipuncture
Certification
- CNA
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Rehabilitation Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Health System
11.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician, ICU
MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2022 - 04.2023
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of WI
07.2021 - 06.2022
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2019 - 08.2021
Resident Assistant
Next Step in Residential Services
12.2014 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Sam Houston State University