Emily Martinez
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Patient Care Technician with over 3 years of direct patient care experience at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, performing routine patient assessments including vital sign measurements and glucose monitoring, and patient observation. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive and compassionate care and effective team collaboration. Trained new staff, ensuring high-quality care delivery and streamlined workflow, contributing to a positive healthcare environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
11.2021 - Current
- Regularly monitored vital signs and glucose levels. Documented and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- 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.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted patients during mealtime and monitored intake and outputs to help patients achieve nutritional and general health objectives.
Education
Bachelor Of Liberal Arts - Health Studies
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IAHigh School Diploma -
Iowa City High Scool
Iowa City, IA05.2021
Skills
- CPR certification
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood glucose testing
- Catheter care
- Tube feeding
- Bladder scanning
- 1:1 Patient observation
- Adaptable
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Restocking supplies
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EPIC Software
- Microsoft Word
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor Of Liberal Arts - Health Studies
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Iowa City High Scool
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