Emani Fountain
Hartford
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Hartford Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Operated electronic health record systems to efficiently document patient information and manage care plans.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms by ensuring cleanliness, orderliness, and availability of necessary supplies.
- Administered point-of-care testing devices to perform blood glucose checks and other diagnostic tests.
- Utilized vital signs monitoring equipment to measure and record patients' blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills to coordinate with healthcare team and provide compassionate patient support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
Home Health Aide
Companions Forever
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided companionship and emotional support, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities to improve mental well-being.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT05-2027
High School Diploma -
Academy of Science And Innovation
New Britain, CT06-2019
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Basic life support
- Specimen collection
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Hartford Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Companions Forever
07.2020 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College
High School Diploma -
Academy of Science And Innovation
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