Joeann Wade
Patient Care Technician
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Family Tree Private Care, adept in vital signs monitoring and providing empathetic support. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and efficient assistance in clinical settings. Proven track record in infection control and patient observation, contributing to improved healthcare delivery. Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Family Tree Private Care
01.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their stay.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Patient Care Technician
Concierge Clinicians of Houston
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Patient Care Technician
Phillips Adult Daycare and Respite Care
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Patient Care Technician/Private Caregiver
Self-Employed
01.2017 - 04.2022
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hazel Park High School
Hazel Park, MI06-1993
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- ADL support
- Clinical Training
- Infection prevention
- Hospice and palliative care
- Sterilization techniques
- Basic nursing care
- Restocking supplies
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Vitals documentation
- Patient positioning understanding
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vital signs
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Basic Life Support
- Infection Control
- Inpatient Care
- Emotional and Social Support
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Client documentation
- Patient Positioning
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- [State] Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Medical Assistant Everest Institute October 2011
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Family Tree Private Care
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Concierge Clinicians of Houston
03.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Phillips Adult Daycare and Respite Care
03.2022 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician/Private Caregiver
Self-Employed
01.2017 - 04.2022
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- [State] Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Medical Assistant Everest Institute October 2011
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
High School Diploma -
Hazel Park High School
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