Ericka Humphries
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Proven Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Emergency Room, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care, while efficiently performing diagnostic tests. Skilled in both phlebotomy techniques and fostering a professional bedside manner, contributing to improved healthcare delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technichian
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Emergency Room
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs 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.
- Administered first aid such as bandaging, splinting and oxygen support.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed medical assessments, including airway management and splinting of fractures.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Patient Care Technician
University Of Maryland Medical System
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitored vital signs 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.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
Clinical Assistant (Dermotology)
Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by handling queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Assisted patients with basic care needs.
- Ensured accurate documentation of vital signs, symptoms, and medical histories for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures under direct supervision of healthcare providers, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Provided compassionate support to patients undergoing challenging treatments or experiencing emotional distress related to their condition.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in providing high-quality treatment to patients, ensuring a smooth workflow.
- Contributed to a positive clinic environment by maintaining cleanliness and organization in examination rooms.
Patient Care Technician (Float Pool)
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored vital signs 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.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Shiftmed
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Certificate - Nursing (LPN)
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA02.2025
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Baltimore, MD06.2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- ADL support
- Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emergency Response
- EKG Interpretation
- Clinical Training
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Hospice and palliative care
- IV Insertion
Certification
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS Training - Since 2019
Timeline
Patient Care Technichian
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Emergency Room
02.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
University Of Maryland Medical System
07.2023 - 02.2024
Clinical Assistant (Dermotology)
Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - 09.2023
Patient Care Technician (Float Pool)
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2022
CNA
Shiftmed
05.2020 - 06.2021
Certificate - Nursing (LPN)
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Western High School
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS Training - Since 2019
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