Josette Powers Johnson
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician, diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering the highest quality of care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner. Highly supportive to all fellow coworkers, patients, and patients' guests. Experienced PCT in various aspects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead PCT, Lead Patient Care Technician
HCA Florida Healthcare
07.2017 - Current
- Provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times
- Completes patient care duties after successfully completing training and annual competencies
- Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core patient care technician responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients, etc.)
- Point of care testing (POC), includes blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs)
- In addition, completes simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, 12 lead EKG, bladder scan, all specimen collections
- Additionally, must perform basic arrythmia, IV catheter removal, Foley catheter removal, IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, straight catheterization, phlebotomy (blood cultures)
- Online learning competency completion
- NDNQI certified
- Mobility Champion training complete
- NICHE certified
- Current scheduler for unit's PCT's
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- AIDET and Hourly Rounding validations pending
- Documentation and monitoring of patient's intake and output
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisting patient's family and friends with emotional support and medical care explanations
- Transferring calls to correct staff members to discuss patient care with family members
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Member of West Shore UPMC's Governance Council
- Member and secretary of Unit Council/Steering Committee
- Member of West Shore UPMC's Fall Task Force Committee
- Member of UPMC's Mobility Champion Committee
- Member of West Shore UPMC's Student Ambassador Committee
- Preceptor training accomplished
- Member of unit's Social Committee
- De-escalation training accomplished
- PCT Mentor on current unit
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Transport patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs/beds for tests.
- Reached the top of PCT career ladder in under 2 years of employment.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Created and implemented a unit based fall prevention guideline sheet.
- Provided care and comfort to patients on 1:1's for safety.
- Use of continuous glucose monitoring devices, such as the Dexcom.
- Performance of daily and weekly audits, such as telemetry, oxygen tanks, code carts, emergency shelf checks, etc.
- Performance and understanding the importance of checking patient's vitals for neuro checks/NIH assessments.
- Ostomy care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South University Tampa
Tampa, FL 04.2024
Skills
- Patient Lifting
- Linen Changing
- Equipment Disinfection and Sterilization
- Repair and Maintenance Documentation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Patient Transport
- Patient Safety
- Feeding Assistance
- Simple Dressings
- Bathing and Dressing
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Post-Mortem Care
- Patient Admission
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- IV Discontinuation and Insertion
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Taking Vital Signs
- Isolation Precautions
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Performing EKG's
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Prioritizing Patients
- Patient Rounds
- Bladder Scans
- Phlebotomy and Blood Culture Training
- Skin Assessments
- Fall Prevention
- Motive to Ambulate Patients Frequently
- Effective Organization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Prevention of Pressure Injuries
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistance
Certified in CPR.
Timeline
Lead PCT, Lead Patient Care Technician
HCA Florida Healthcare
07.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South University Tampa