KATRINA K PATTERSON
Houston
Summary
Healthcare professional ready to contribute to patient care excellence. Expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
HCA Northwest
10.2021 - Current
- Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration rates).
- Assist with patient assessments, such as weight and height measurements.
Observe and report changes in patient condition or behavior to the nursing staff. - Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Medication Aide
Autumn Leaves & Brookdale Tanglewood
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Ensure that medications are administered in compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information as per HIPAA guidelines.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide
The Center & Senior Alegent Assisted Living
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Ensure patient comfort and provide companionship to reduce feelings of isolation
- Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates.
- Assist patients with eating or meal preparation based on dietary restrictions.
- Ensure that patients are receiving proper nutrition and hydration.
Home Health Aide
Christus VNA Home Health
03.2010 - 10.2011
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Mental Health Technician
Rebecca Sealy Psych Hospital
04.2006 - 09.2008
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Monitor patients for signs of distress, aggression, or self-harm, and intervene as necessary.
- Record and report patient progress or setbacks to nurses, psychiatrists, or other healthcare providers.
- Assist with intake and assessment of patients, gathering necessary information for treatment
Nurse’s Aide
Baywind Village Nursing Home
11.2004 - 01.2005
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Louisville, KYCertificate - Nurse Aide | BLS
Allen Hancock College
Lompoc, CACertificate - Nurse Aide | Phlebotomy
Smithwood Medical Institute
Nurse Aide | BLS - Nurse Aide
Rosewood Career Institute
Skills
- Patient Care
- Safety & Monitoring
- Medication/Testing Assistance
- Medical Terminology
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Infection control standards
- ADL support
- Phlebotomy techniques
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
HCA Northwest
10.2021 - Current
Medication Aide
Autumn Leaves & Brookdale Tanglewood
07.2017 - 03.2020
Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide
The Center & Senior Alegent Assisted Living
07.2014 - 10.2017
Home Health Aide
Christus VNA Home Health
03.2010 - 10.2011
Mental Health Technician
Rebecca Sealy Psych Hospital
04.2006 - 09.2008
Nurse’s Aide
Baywind Village Nursing Home
11.2004 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Certificate - Nurse Aide | BLS
Allen Hancock College
Certificate - Nurse Aide | Phlebotomy
Smithwood Medical Institute
Nurse Aide | BLS - Nurse Aide
Rosewood Career Institute
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