Evoria Mccrae
Deltona
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with expertise in vital signs monitoring, infection control, and patient mobility assistance. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate support and adherence to safety compliance protocols.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
AdventHealth
DeLand
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records accurately.
- Supported patients during rehabilitation exercises under supervision.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team members regarding patient needs.
- Trained new staff on procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed a variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Collected and emptied patient bedpans regularly to maintain hygiene.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alliance Community For Retirement Living
DeLand
11.2005 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Participated in training new staff on caregiving protocols and procedures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Oversaw upkeep of patient rooms and common areas for cleanliness. patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collected specimens for testing following physician or nursing requests.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided and emptied patient bedpans regularly to ensure comfort. patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided and emptied patient bedpans regularly to ensure comfort. patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Daytona State College
Deltona, FLSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Basic life support
- Wound care management
- Infection control
- Catheter management
- Blood glucose testing
- Emergency response
- Patient mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Personal care
- Palliative and hospice care
- End-of-life support
- Safety compliance
- Patient satisfaction
Certification
- Certified nursing assistant license
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
AdventHealth
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alliance Community For Retirement Living
11.2005 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Daytona State College