Joyce Chambers
Medical Secretary, Patient Care Tech.
Dallas,TX
Summary
Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
6201 Harry Hines
05.2011 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Patient Care Technician
Children's Medical Center
1935 Medical District Dr. Dallas TX.
02.2006 - 10.2010
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
Clinic Staff Assistant
Parkland Health and Hospital System
5200 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas TX.
05.2000 - 08.2005
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Customer Inquiries
- Customer Service
Medical Assistant
Doctor's Hospital
9440 Garland Rd Dallas TX.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
- Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.
- Maintained current knowledge of developments in technical instrumentation.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Education
Associate of Science -
El Centro College
Current
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Patient-focused care
- Trustworthy companion
- Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Feeding assistance expert
- Compassionate
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Trustworthy companion
- Committed team player
- Adaptable
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
05.2011 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Children's Medical Center
02.2006 - 10.2010
Clinic Staff Assistant
Parkland Health and Hospital System
05.2000 - 08.2005
Medical Assistant
Doctor's Hospital
Associate of Science -
El Centro College