Iristine Howard
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Professional trained and educated Patient Care Technician , Unit Secretary for over 20 years of extensive experience in the provision of quality holistic care in a variety of settings including medical telemetry, oncology, labor and delivery, pediatrics, orthopedics, critical care, geriatrics, newborn intensive care as well as long term care at effectively utilizing communication skills with clients and team members, to facilitate positive outcomes. Possess ability to evaluate each client's situation as a new experience, contributing to knowledge base. Understanding learning is a continual process. Impassioned about promoting the highest ideals in the health care profession
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Children Healthcare Of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - 05.2026
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Patient Care Technician
Shepherd Center
Atlanta, GA
04.2018 - 02.2022
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
- Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
- Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests
- Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses
- Assisted with patient admission, discharge and transfer to maximize facility efficiency
- Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support
- Kept unit well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Accountable for taking patient vital signs, PVR's, Accu-checks, daily, as well assisting patients with daily ADL's under supervision of registered nurse, greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct to appropriate staff, compile and record medical charts, reports, or correspondence, using hospital provided computer Receive and routed messages or documents, such as laboratory results and answer telephone and directing calls to appropriate staff
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records
- Assisted with patient admission, discharge and transfer to maximize facility efficiency
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN/UNIT SECRETARY
Northeast Georgia Medical
Gainesville, GA
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Accountable for checking patient vital signs, PVR'S, Accu-checks daily, as well as inserting Foley catheters for patients, assist patients with daily ADL's, under the supervision of registered nurse
- Operate office equipment, such as voicemail, messaging system, answer patient call system and relay request to appropriate staff
- Transcribe physician orders, order office supplies, assist physicians, team members as well as patients and visitors, make sure nurse station is a clean and safe environment
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records
- Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Assisted elderly patients with essential ambulatory care for transport to and from facility
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN/UNIT SECRETARY
North Fulton Hospital
Roswell, GA
08.2008 - 10.2012
- Transmitted correspondence or medical records by e-mail, or fax, received and routed messages or documents, such as laboratory results and answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate staff Maintained medical records, technical library, or correspondence files and compiled, and recorded medical charts, reports, or correspondence using health care provided computer Accountable for checking vital signs, PVR's , Accu-checks daily as well as inserting Foley catheters for patients, as well as assisting patients with daily ADL's under supervision of registered nurse
- Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses
- Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support
- Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized
Emergency Room Technician
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
04.2019 - Current
- Assisted with patient triage and assessment to ensure timely care delivery.
- Maintained and sanitized medical equipment to uphold infection control standards.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to support patient needs in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for immediate intervention.
- Draw Patient Labs
- Start IV,
- EKG
- Prepared treatment areas by stocking supplies and ensuring readiness for incoming patients.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
Unit Secretary
Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.1983 - 09.1999
- Managed patient records and ensured accuracy of documentation.
- Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients to enhance service delivery.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained organized calendars for healthcare providers.
- Assisted in processing admissions and discharges to streamline patient flow.
- Implemented filing systems that improved retrieval time for patient information.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
- Managed inventory levels of office supplies, ensuring adequate stock was available at all times for efficient unit operations.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
Education
Certification - Health Unit Coordination
Atlantic Technical College
Pompano Beach, FLSkills
- HIPPA compliance Qualified in patient transport
- Sharp critical thinker Tracheotomy care comprehension
- Hospice and palliative care experience ,Healthy meal preparation
- Critical care nursing ,Trained in pre- and post-surgical care
- CPR certification Hospice philosophy comprehension
- Professional bedside manner, Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke Patient
- Foley catheter insertion/removal Care
- Qualified daily living activity assistant Patient-focused care
- Patient and family advocacy authority
- Checking patient vital
- Palliative care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Mobility assistance
- Clinical training
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Flexible
Certification
UNIT SECRETARY PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Emory University Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Children Healthcare Of Atlanta
01.2019 - 05.2026
Patient Care Technician
Shepherd Center
04.2018 - 02.2022
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Northside Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2019
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN/UNIT SECRETARY
Northeast Georgia Medical
11.2012 - 01.2015
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN/UNIT SECRETARY
North Fulton Hospital
08.2008 - 10.2012
Unit Secretary
Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale
08.1983 - 09.1999
Certification - Health Unit Coordination
Atlantic Technical College