FATOU KINEH JALLOW

Everett,WA

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Overlake Hospital Medical Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective teamwork. Proven ability to adapt to diverse patient needs while maintaining strict infection control standards, ensuring a safe and dignified healthcare environment.

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

years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician / HUC

Overlake Hospital Medical Center

03.2008 - 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.
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.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
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.
Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.

Home Health Aide

Rosehedge Adult Family Home

06.2002 - 12.2014

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.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Saint Joseph's High School

Banjul, The Gambia

06.1998

Skills

Vital signs monitoring
CPR certification
Patient observation
Blood glucose testing
Basic life support

Infection control standards
Catheter care
ADL support
Specimen collection

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