Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
TIRR Memorial Hermann
Houston, TX
02.2024 - Current
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Patient Care Technician [Float Pool]
Northside Forsyth
Cummings, Ga
08.2022 - 11.2023
Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a RN.
Prepares room to receive patient by setting up necessary equipment and ensuring neatness and cleanliness of room.
Transports and collects patient specimens throughout hospital, and contributes to the completion of admission, discharge, transfer and postmortem care and forms.
Performs vital signs and intake and output and records information.
Takes and records blood glucose results.
Reports observations and significant and unusual information regrading patients to RN/LPN.
Patient Care Assistant [Cardiac CICU]
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, Ga
07.2021 - 10.2022
Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.
Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
Assisted with admission and discharge processes including completion of necessary paperwork.
Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mansions of Alpharetta
Alpharetta, Ga
06.2018 - 07.2021
Assist seniors with activities at daily living, such as housekeeping, bathing, meal preparation, laundry, and medication supervision
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Activity Coordinator
Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care
Madison, Al
06.2017 - 07.2018
Created lesson plans, arts and crafts projects, games, sports activities, and other educational programs.
Researched ideas for programs and activities, utilizing participants' suggestions and feedback to align with delivery objectives.
Planned and facilitated special events such as holiday parties, field trips, and picnics.
Planned, organized or led exercise routines, athletic events or arts and crafts.
Caregiver
Harbor Chase of Huntsville
Huntsville, Al
09.2016 - 05.2018
Assisted and properly communicate with Dementia and Alzheimer residents.
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Direct Support Professional
Revitalizing Housing in Our Community
Tuscaloosa, Al
08.2014 - 09.2016
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Patient Care Technician II at TIRR Memorial Hermann Memorial Hospital, MoursundPatient Care Technician II at TIRR Memorial Hermann Memorial Hospital, Moursund