Erica Carter
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Reliable, service -focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained from 4 years experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Compassionate and skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Motivated with a highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psych Patient Care Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
11.2021 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assist in safety observation and patient deescalating.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Emergency Room Technician
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Trauma Center
Baltimore, MD
07.2018 - Current
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Administered basic wound care.
- Cleaned, maintained and restocked treatment areas.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Sterile Foley insertion.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Emergency Room Technician
Saint Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
- Performed EKG's and Phelbotomy lab work.
- Provided post-mortem care.
- Assisted as a Patient Care Associate to psych patents & elderly patients with Dementia.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Charleston Jcc
07.2008
Skills
- Drawing blood
- CPR
- Cardiac monitoring
- BLS certified
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Basic patient care
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Restocking supplies
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Direct patient care
- Patient privacy
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Teamwork
- Patient Care in a Psychiatric units
- Skills in emergency pediatric
- Patient Companion
- Infection Control
- Compassion
- Blood Cultures
- IV Insertion
Certification
- BLS certified
- Emergency Room Technician Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Psych Patient Care Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Trauma Center
07.2018 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Saint Agnes Hospital
08.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Charleston Jcc
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