Karen Resto
Palatka,FLORIDA
Summary
Dynamic Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Advent Health Palm Coast, excelling in patient monitoring and infection prevention. Proven ability to train new hires and enhance unit operations, ensuring high-quality care. Skilled in EKGs and phlebotomy, while effectively communicating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Advent Health Palm Coast
Palm Coast, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physicians or RNs.
- Observed changes in patient conditions, and promptly reported abnormalities to RN staff.
- Maintained infection control policies to ensure patient safety.
- Served as Unit Secretary, managing unit communication, coordinating patient flow, and handling administrative tasks.
- Lead Patient Care Technician responsible for training all new hires, ensuring compliance with protocols, and quality patient care standards.
- Neuro Cart Liaison, coordinating neurological equipment and supplies to optimize patient care.
- Floats to other hospitals within the network as needed to provide support and coverage.
- Acted as a liaison between the nursing staff and patients to facilitate efficient unit operations.
Patient Care Technician
Putnam Community Medical Center
Palatka, FL
07.2017 - 03.2022
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
CNA
Crestwood Nursing Center (386) 328-1472
Palatka, FL
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Fortis College - Orange Park
Orange Park, FL05-2019
Nursing Pre Requirements
Daytona State College
Palm Coast, FLSkills
- Inventory management
- Patient monitoring
- Data protection
- Nutritional assistance
- Fundamental nursing skills
- Infection prevention
Certification
- CNA License
- RCMA License
Languages
English, Spanish, and Some sign language
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Advent Health Palm Coast
03.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Putnam Community Medical Center
07.2017 - 03.2022
CNA
Crestwood Nursing Center (386) 328-1472
07.2014 - 09.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Fortis College - Orange Park
Nursing Pre Requirements
Daytona State College
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