Gwendolyn Pratts
Evergreen Park,USA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience as a Certified Patient Care Technician. Expertise in vital sign monitoring, emergency response, and accurate medical record maintenance. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes in diverse clinical environments, including intensive care and outpatient settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Measure vital signs, perform glucose testing, venous puncture.
- Prepare patient for pre / post-surgery
- Enter adequate and clinical documentation.
- Perform all necessary and requested patient care and procedures.
- Transport patients to the proper destination within the hospital.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Serenity Home Health Care
09.2024 - Current
- Assist clients with Activity Daily Living Skills.
- Escort clients to their doctor’s appointments.
- Provide housekeeping when needed.
Nursing Assistant
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2025
- Primary function is to assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities.
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight for adults and/or neonates, height, and blood pressure.
- Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner, especially emergency lights.
- Transports patients, equipment and/or supplies during urgent and emergent situations and to the front door on discharge.
- Responds to emergency situations, secures assistance, and initiates basic life support.
- Reports observations and documents appropriately.
- Follows established policies, procedures, and standards of care in all areas of practice.
Patient Care Technician
Smith Center for Foot & Ankle Care
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted doctors when needed.
- Properly escorted patients to their designated area upon arrival.
- Perform Ex-Rays, and vital signs of applicable.
- Sterilize instruments for daily usage.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Roseland Community Hospital Intensive Care Unit
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Assess patients to determine the intensity of disease or trauma and create nursing care plans to meet his or her specific requirements.
- Respond to life-saving situations by performing first aid and CPR, in accordance with standard nursing protocols for treatment.
- Record all nursing care information in a precise and accurate manner.
Education
Clinical Medical Assistant -
MedCerts /Guild
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Medical Office Assistant
- Certified Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Serenity Home Health Care
09.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician
Smith Center for Foot & Ankle Care
11.2016 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Roseland Community Hospital Intensive Care Unit
08.2015 - 11.2017
Clinical Medical Assistant -
MedCerts /Guild