Jennifer Horwath
Patient Care Technician
Laveen,AZ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Detail-oriented team player organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Patient Care Technician
Scottsdale McCormick Ranch Surgicenter
Scottsdale, AZ
02.2017 - Current
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Patient Care Technician, ER
HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Conducted EKG testing on adult patients.
- Applied and removed orthopedic casts and splints.
- Assisted Physicians and nurses in minor procedures such as wound care and suture and staple placement.
Certified Patient Care Technician
HonorHealth Greenbaum Specialty Surgical Center
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2011 - 09.2020
- Provided compassionate, efficient and skilled care to patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to provide high quality, person-centered care to patients with a variety of medical needs.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Conducted EKG testing.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
BannerHealth Del Webb Medical Center
Sun City West, AZ
07.2007 - 07.2011
- Monitored and documented patients vital signs, blood sugar levels and input and output measurements.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
GED -
Sterling High School
Somerdale, NJ 09.1992 - 06.1997
Skills
Patient services
Certification
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Timeline
BLS certification
01-2025
Patient Care Technician, ER
HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Patient Care Technician
Scottsdale McCormick Ranch Surgicenter
02.2017 - Current
Certified Patient Care Technician
HonorHealth Greenbaum Specialty Surgical Center
05.2011 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
BannerHealth Del Webb Medical Center
07.2007 - 07.2011
GED -
Sterling High School
09.1992 - 06.1997
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