Katrina Vines
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
I HAVE OVER 8 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN HAVE CPR/FIRST AID AND HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH PATIENTS WITH DIFFERENT AILMENTS
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Maxim Healthcare
Washington, DC
08.2021 - 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.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Georgetown Home Care
Washington, DC
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
CNA License - Healthcare
Pitts Community College
Greenville North Carolina04.2013
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Cleveland, OH06.1985
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Listening
- Linen Changing
- Patient Transport
- Service-Oriented
- Patient Lifting
- Emergency Response
- Sound Judgment
- Equipment Disinfection and Sterilization
- Patient services
- Feeding assistance
- Healthy meal preparation
- Mobility assistance aptitude
- Qualified in patient transport
- Professional bedside manner
- Culturally-competent care
- Adaptable
- Aseptic guidelines
- Safety protocols
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Hazardous waste management
READING,COOKING,TRAVELING
I LIKE TO TRY DIFFERENT RTECIPES,I LOVE TO READ FICTION AND NON-FICTION BOOKS I HAVE TRAVELED MANY PLACES I STILL HAVE A LOT OF PLACES I WOULD LIKE TO SEE
Work Availability
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Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Maxim Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Georgetown Home Care
07.2018 - 03.2020
CNA License - Healthcare
Pitts Community College
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
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