Destiny Clark
Proctorville
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient observation, and compassionate care. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and ensuring safety through effective communication and teamwork.
Detail-oriented Patient Care Technician with over five years of experience in delivering quality patient care. Proficient in training new staff, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
Compassionate and skilled Patient Care Technician known for effective communication and strong teamwork. Expertise in assisting with patient care, maintaining accurate documentation, and training staff, ready to contribute to a positive healthcare environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
Huntington, WV
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted with daily patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation tasks.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in electronic health systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient handling and safety protocols.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Implemented infection control procedures, contributing to a sterile environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth transitions.
- Managed scheduling for medical staff, optimizing resource allocation and reducing wait times.
- Trained new unit clerks on administrative procedures, fostering team competency and confidence.
- Implemented electronic health record updates, improving data accuracy and accessibility for healthcare providers.
- Developed standard operating procedures for clerical tasks, enhancing consistency in service delivery.
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Handled incoming calls professionally, providing relevant information or transferring inquiries as needed to maintain efficient communication channels within the unit.
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information, and directed calls.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Provided excellent customer service while responsibly managing sensitive patient data in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, supporting infection control measures within the healthcare facility.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
- Organized patient charts, enhancing the flow of information among healthcare providers and contributing to better-informed treatment decisions.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, improving overall quality of service provided to patients.
- Consistently met deadlines when completing tasks such as filing documents or inputting data into the hospital''s system.
- Obtained and organized medical records for office visits and scheduled labs.
- Conducted EKG tests, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Interpreted EKG results, collaborating with physicians for accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Maintained and calibrated EKG equipment, improving device reliability and operational efficiency.
- Educated patients on procedures, enhancing understanding and reducing anxiety related to testing.
- Developed training materials for new technicians, streamlining onboarding processes and knowledge transfer.
- Implemented best practices in EKG procedures, boosting accuracy of diagnostic interpretations.
- Established quality control measures for EKG data collection, ensuring compliance with medical standards.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of data between departments by uploading completed EKG reports into electronic medical records systems accurately.
- Monitored patient activity during stress test to record data.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Collins Career Technical Center
Chesapeake, OH
09.2020 - 09.2020
- Delivered goods efficiently while adhering to safety regulations and traffic laws.
- Maintained accurate logs of delivery schedules and vehicle maintenance records.
- Assisted in training new drivers on routes and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with dispatch teams to optimize delivery routes and reduce delays.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
Chesapeake, OHHigh School Diploma -
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OHSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient services
- Patient education
- Data collection
- EKG interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- Qualified in patient transport
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CET - EKG Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Collins Career Technical Center
09.2020 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
High School Diploma -
Collins Career Center