Karla Davis
Celina,TX
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with a focus on pediatric healthcare. Highly productive in fast-paced environments, and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include IV starts, phlebotomy, vital signs monitoring, patient care assistance, and pediatric high-risk behavior safety. Excels in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Children's Health - Children's Medical Center Dallas
Plano, TX
06.2008 - Current
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Obtained patient vital signs, intake and output, and reported results to the staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Collected specimens, such as urine samples, stool samples, and respiratory samples, for testing according to established protocols.
- Performed IV starts, EKGs, bladder scans, and phlebotomy tasks according to established protocols.
- Provided CVO responsibilities in a safe manner while supporting our high-risk patient population.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Performed HUC duties when necessary.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Orthopedic Technician
Allstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Irving, TX
06.2003 - 06.2008
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare providers including nurses, physicians and radiologists.
- Applied wide range of casting and traction techniques in accordance with established practices and physician instructions.
- Certified Limited X-ray Technician, performed extremity X-rays.
- Managed inventory of medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers and canes.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Assisted with pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care of patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
- Instructed patients on proper use of crutches and braces following an injury or surgery.
- Provided wound care services such as changing dressings or applying topical ointments.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations within budgetary constraints.
- Maintained accurate patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2025
Associate of Science - Science- Nursing Pathway
Dallas College
Dallas, TX05-2023
Registered Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
ATI
Dallas, TX12-1997
General Studies
Ranger College
Ranger, TX05-1994
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient safety
- Patient services
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
- IV insertion
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Blood glucose testing
- Performs EKGs and bladder scans
- Infection prevention
- Patient mobility training
- Vitals documentation
- Vital signs measurement
- Health records management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Professional bedside manner
- High-risk behavior management and observation
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Children's Health - Children's Medical Center Dallas
06.2008 - Current
Orthopedic Technician
Allstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
06.2003 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Science- Nursing Pathway
Dallas College
Registered Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
ATI
General Studies
Ranger College
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