DENICA GLENN
Ellenwood,United States
Summary
Accomplished Patient Care Technician with a proven track record at Northside Hospital Atlanta, demonstrating expertise in patient observation and a professional bedside manner. Excelled in infection prevention and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient safety and care quality. Skilled in medical equipment operation, consistently delivering top-tier patient services. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 21 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Northside Hospital Atlanta
02.2024 - Current
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Advanced Certified Medication Aide
Recovery Village of Atlanta
07.2023 - Current
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Cna/medication Aide
Agrhodes Nursing Home
10.2015 - 08.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Patient Care Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Georgia School of Phlebotomy
Sand Springs, OK07.2024
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Occupational Training Services
Atlanta, GA04.2001
GED -
Georgia School of Technology
Atlanta, GA04.1993
Skills
- Information Protection
- Patient Observation
- Specimen Collection
- Infection prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient Services
- ADL support
- Emergency Response
- Infection control standards
- Professional Bedside Manner
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Northside Hospital Atlanta
02.2024 - Current
Advanced Certified Medication Aide
Recovery Village of Atlanta
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2023
Cna/medication Aide
Agrhodes Nursing Home
10.2015 - 08.2023
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Georgia School of Phlebotomy
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Occupational Training Services
GED -
Georgia School of Technology
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