Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure a comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Patient Care Technician
Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2015 - 07.2023
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Housekeeper
Valdosta State University Recreation Center
10.2011 - 11.2012
Enhanced guest satisfaction by ensuring thorough cleaning and timely room turnovers.
Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
Reduced the need for deep cleanings by consistently addressing minor maintenance issues.
Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Curare
12.2010 - 12.2011
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Emergency Medical Technician
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 01.2010
Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
Reduced response times by effectively coordinating with dispatchers and following established protocols.
Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
Supported patient recovery process through effective communication with healthcare professionals at receiving facilities regarding treatment plans and further care requirements.
Patient Care Technician
South Georgia Medical Center
04.2004 - 09.2009
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Nurse Assistant
Smith Northview Hospital
05.2002 - 04.2004
Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accuracy and ensuring patient safety.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA
03.2000
High School Diploma -
Brooks County High School
Quitman, GA
05.1999
Skills
Patient Relations
Conducting Intakes
Patient-Focused Care
Electronic Charting
Indirect Patient Care
Condition Monitoring
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Direct Patient Care
Documenting Behaviors
Recording Vital Signs
Inpatient Care
Wound Care Specialist
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legacy Behavioral Health Center
11.2015 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2015 - 07.2023
Housekeeper
Valdosta State University Recreation Center
10.2011 - 11.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Curare
12.2010 - 12.2011
Emergency Medical Technician
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 01.2010
Patient Care Technician
South Georgia Medical Center
04.2004 - 09.2009
Nurse Assistant
Smith Northview Hospital
05.2002 - 04.2004
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Brooks County High School
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