John Riley Brock
McCalla,AL
Summary
Recent graduate of the Alabama Fire College EMT program with hands-on experience in emergency medical services. Currently serving as a dedicated Patient Care Technician at UAB Medical West, demonstrating proficiency in patient care and medical assistance. Actively enrolled in the Alabama Fire College Firefighter Program, enhancing skills in fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency response. Committed to leveraging my education and practical experience to contribute effectively to emergency medical and firefighting teams.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
UAB Medical West
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing their individual needs.
- Contributed to efficient emergency department operations by effectively prioritizing and managing tasks.
- Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate communication regarding procedures and updates.
- Assisted nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and updating electronic medical records.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff through adherence to infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in emergency department to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by communicating pertinent information at shift handovers or transferring between departments.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate specialized equipment such as EKG machines, glucose monitors, and oxygen therapy devices.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure while working in high-stress environment with unpredictable situations arising throughout each shift.
- Conducted hourly rounding on assigned patients for consistent assessment of well-being or changes in condition requiring intervention or escalation to nursing staff.
- Promoted continuity of care by participating in bedside report during shift changes ensuring all members were updated on relevant information.
- Enabled early identification of deteriorating patients through vigilant monitoring leading to prompt intervention from clinical teams.
- Facilitated rapid response to critical events in Emergency Department by remaining alert, prepared, and engaged throughout each shift.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
Alabama Fire College
Tuscaloosa, AL04.2024
No Degree - EMT
Alabama Fire College
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2022
High School Diploma -
Brookwood High School
Brookwood, AL05.2021
Skills
- Patient Transport
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient Hygiene
- CPR Certification
- Patient Observation
- Feeding Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Patient Services
- Qualified in patient transport
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
UAB Medical West
12.2022 - Current
No Degree - Fire Science
Alabama Fire College
No Degree - EMT
Alabama Fire College
High School Diploma -
Brookwood High School
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