Kathleen Lacsina
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 21 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 21 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
01.2002 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University
Angeles City, PhilippinesHigh School Diploma -
St. Scholastica's Academy
Pampanga, PhilippinesSkills
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Prioritizing Patients
- Performing EKGs
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient Safety
- Culturally Competent Care
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Patient Vital Taking
- Patient Rounds
- Bathing and Dressing
- Patient Care and Monitoring
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack University Medical Center
01.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University
High School Diploma -
St. Scholastica's Academy