Patient Care Technician New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, North Carolina
10.1988 - 02.2004
Assisted patients with daily activities and personal care needs.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
Prepared treatment areas and ensured cleanliness for patient comfort.
Supported nurses by maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
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.
Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
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.
Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
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