Morristown Hamblen Emergency Tech
Coventry Health Care
Morristown, Tn , TN
05.2024 - Current
- Administered first aid and notified emergency medical personnel.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer procedures of patients according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Organized paperwork related to patient records such as lab results or physician orders prior to filing it away.
- Monitored all incoming supplies for expiration dates and restocked shelves when necessary.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
- Utilized appropriate body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients from one area to another.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
- Explained various warnings, side effects, and dosage requirements of medications.