Dominga West
Mount Airy,NC
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician from Northern Regional Hospital, adept in vital signs monitoring and providing compassionate care. Excelled in a high-pressure ICU, enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and skilled support. Achieved a notable improvement in patient recovery times by implementing advanced infection control and patient hygiene management techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Northern Regional Hospital
Mount Airy, NC
09.2012 - Current
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Maintained a clean environment by changing linens, stocking supplies, and cleaning equipment regularly.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to patient care technician duties.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during stressful times.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients or family members.
- Performed phlebotomy procedures to collect specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.
- Observed changes in patient condition and reported them to nursing staff promptly.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Operated various types of medical equipment safely according to manufacturer instructions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or other life-threatening events.
- Transported patients to different departments within the hospital as needed.
- Provided bedside care for critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Documented all patient care activities in the medical record accurately and timely.
- Assisted with basic hygiene needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing and undressing of patients.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Education
Mindanao Technical College Philippines
Philippines03-2004
High School Diploma -
Lanipao Catholic High Scholl Philippines
Philippines03-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Surry Community College
Dobson, NCSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
West Community And Technical College Paducah KY
West Paducah, KYSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL support
- Healthy meal preparation
- Basic nursing care
- Restocking supplies
- Patient hygiene management
- Infection prevention
- Mobility assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient positioning
- Patient assistance
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Compassionate care
- CPR certification
- Infection control standards
- End-of-life care
- Feeding assistance
- Body mechanics knowledge
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant 1
- Certified Nursing Assistant II
- Certified Phlebotomist
- CPR/BLS Certified
Languages
English
Professional
Filipino Language: Tagalog and Cebuano
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Northern Regional Hospital
09.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Education
Mindanao Technical College Philippines
High School Diploma -
Lanipao Catholic High Scholl Philippines
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Surry Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
West Community And Technical College Paducah KY
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