Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Gardening
Additional Information
Timeline
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Janet Harding

Glen Burnie,MD

Summary

Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 45 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Anne Arundel Medical Center
06.1985 - 05.2020
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
  • Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
  • Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
  • Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
  • Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
  • Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
  • Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.

Provided transportation services for [Type] patients in hospital environment using appropriate equipment.

Unit Secretary

Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
  • Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.

CNA

Ginger Gove
01.1991 - 03.1995
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

CNA

Pleasant Living Nursing Home
09.1982 - 05.1985
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Education

GED -

Maryland GED
South River High School
04.1990

Skills

  • Patient Transport
  • Sterilizing Equipment Use
  • Patient Lifting
  • Linen Changing
  • Responding to Difficult Customers
  • Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Building Customer Trust and Loyalty

Accomplishments

  • Nurse Excellence Award PCT of the year May 2004
  • Nurse Excellence Award Procedure Care Unit PCT II 2017
  • Train Student Volunteers for Unit
  • Wrote guidelines for Volunteers student for our unit

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Gardening

I have a rose garden that I been taking care of for more the 20 years. They give me such pleasure to watch them grow and blossom.

Additional Information

I was in the workforce for 45 year. Am now retired form the medical field and would like to work a part time job. would like to try something different. I feel I have a lot of life time work experience.

Timeline

Unit Secretary

Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1997

CNA

Ginger Gove
01.1991 - 03.1995

Patient Care Technician

Anne Arundel Medical Center
06.1985 - 05.2020

CNA

Pleasant Living Nursing Home
09.1982 - 05.1985

GED -

Maryland GED
Janet Harding