Jennifer Montoya
Port Huron,MI
Summary
Energetic Patient Care Technician seeking a continued career in nursing assistant role. Previously held 17 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients in a hospital setting. I maintain hands-on experience in performing routine tasks under direction of nurse staff. Great patient/ caregiver relationship. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Center
05.2022 - Current
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Nursing Assistant
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
06.2004 - 04.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Ross Medical Education Center
Port Huron, MI05.2003
GED -
Port Huron Northern High School
Port Huron, MI05.2002
Skills
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Fistula Cannulation
- Dialysis Treatment
- Measuring Vital Signs
- Patient-Focused Care
- Collecting Specimens
- Activities of Daily Living support
- Electronic Documentation
- Wound Care
- CPR Certification
- Emergency Response
- Patient Care Quality/ Compassionate
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Center
05.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
06.2004 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Ross Medical Education Center
GED -
Port Huron Northern High School
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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