Joanha Rivera
Riverview,FL
Summary
Adept Patient Care Technician with a proven track record at HCA Brandon Hospital, I excel in vital signs monitoring and fostering patient-focused care. My expertise includes phlebotomy techniques and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate service. Recognized for improving healthcare delivery by training peers and streamlining patient care processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
HCA Brandon Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to safer hospital environment.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Delivered high-quality care to ortho patients in hospital facility.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brandon Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Southern Technical College
Brandon, FL05-2018
High School Diploma -
Pablo Colon Berdecia High School
Barranquitas, PR05-1999
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter Care
- Specimen Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Qualified in patient transport
- Restocking supplies
- Bed preparation
- Patient hygiene management
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Basic Life Support
- Electronic Charting
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- CNA Certification
- Phlebotomy Training
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
HCA Brandon Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brandon Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Southern Technical College
High School Diploma -
Pablo Colon Berdecia High School
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