Hydie Vanterpool
Duluth,GA
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician experienced in acute care and specialized fields such as Cardiac Progressive Care and Neuroscience. Delivered exceptional patient care through direct support, vital signs monitoring, and meticulous documentation in electronic medical records. Focused on enhancing team performance by training new staff and aspiring to transition into Registered Nurse role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Progressive Care
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
02.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care for adult patients with cardiac and complex medical condition.
- Monitor and document vital signs, blood glucose level, intake and output, and changes in patient condition.
- Provide one-to-one observation for patients under 1013, 2013 and physician-ordered medical observation (MDO), ensuring patient safety and promptly recording and reporting changes in condition or behavior to the nursing team.
- Provided one-to-one patient observation in a healthcare setting, ensuring safety and support for patients needing constant monitoring.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, ambulation, repositioning, and safe transfers to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Utilize Hoyer lifts, Sara Steady device, gait belts, and other patient handling equipment.
- Supported nurses with wound care, dressing changes, bedside procedures, and daily patient care to ensure comprehensive treatment and recovery.
- Trained and mentored newly hired Patient Care Technicians on unit workflow and patient care documentation, fostering team competency and adherence to hospital standards.
Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience Unit
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Provide direct patient care for patient with stroke, traumatic brain injuries, spinal disorders, seizures, and other neurological conditions.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and patient observations to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored Neurological status and promptly reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care, dressing changes, and bedside procedures to promote patient healing and comfort.
- Assisted patients with hygiene, feeding, mobility, repositioning, and activities of daily living.
- Performed straight catheterization as delegated by licensed nursing staff.
- Conducted one-to-one patient observation to ensure safety and support for behavioral health and medically ordered patients.
- Trained and supported newly hired patient care technicians during orientation to enhance team readiness and patient care quality.
- Maintained accurate documentation using the electronic medical record.
Certified Nursing Assistance /CNA /Resident Care Assistant
Delmar Gardens Assisted Living
Lawrenceville, GA
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided compassionate care for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, fostering a supportive environment for their well-being.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and activities of daily living to enhance comfort and quality of life.
- Monitored residents for changes in physical and mental condition, promptly reporting findings to licensed nurses to ensure timely interventions.
- Supported residents during mobility and transfer activities to ensure safety.
- Promoted residents' dignity, independence, and equality of life.
Certified Nursing Assistance/ CNA/Resident Care Assistant
Ivy Hall Nursing Home
Johns Creek, GA
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided personal care and daily living support to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Facilitated safe mobility, transfers, and fall prevention to promote resident safety.
- Observed patients for changes in condition and reported concerns to nursing staff.
- Initiated meaningful conversations to foster emotional well-being and companionship among residents.
- Maintained a clean, safe and supportive environment.
Education
No Degree - Pre-requisite For Nursing
Lanier Tehnical College
Gainesville, GANo Degree - Pre-requisite For Nursing
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GAGED -
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA2024
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Straight Catheterization
- Specimen collection
- Straight Catheterization,
- Patient mobility and safety
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Patient handling techniques,
- Acute care management
- Leadership and collaboration
- Memory Care & Alzheimer's Care
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Progressive Care
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
02.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience Unit
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
08.2022 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistance /CNA /Resident Care Assistant
Delmar Gardens Assisted Living
02.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistance/ CNA/Resident Care Assistant
Ivy Hall Nursing Home
03.2021 - 01.2022
No Degree - Pre-requisite For Nursing
Lanier Tehnical College
No Degree - Pre-requisite For Nursing
Gwinnett Technical College
GED -
Gwinnett Technical College