Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Assistant
Presbyterian health care
Albuquerque, NM
11.2023 - Current
Demonstrated proper use of medical equipment, such as bandages and dressings.
Provided patient education on wound care and prevention techniques.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Prepared supplies for wound treatment procedures according to established protocols.
Assisted in wound care treatments, such as debridement and dressing changes.
Performed routine cleaning duties in the wound care center as needed.
Communicated effectively with other healthcare providers regarding patient conditions and treatments.
Scheduled follow-up appointments for patients receiving ongoing wound care services.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Presbyterian Hospital
Rio Rancho, NM
06.2016 - 11.2019
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.