Katy Kellum
Athens,TX
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting with daily living activities. Strong work ethic, with a desire to take on new challenges and master new skills quickly. I have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for my commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UT Health East Texas
Athens, TX
02.2020 - Current
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crossroads
Malakoff, TX05-2011
Skills
- Patient hygiene management
- ADL support
- Basic nursing care
- Sterilization techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Blood glucose testing
- Compassionate care
Certification
State of Texas NA Certificate Number: NA0060053440. Issued on 01/16/2020 and Renewed on 04/17/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UT Health East Texas
02.2020 - Current
State of Texas NA Certificate Number: NA0060053440. Issued on 01/16/2020 and Renewed on 04/17/2024
High School Diploma -
Crossroads
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