Kayla Smith
Fairburn,GA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Patient Care Technician diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Greeted visitors and patients in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Patient Care Technician
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Marietta, GA
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
Shift Leader
Cracker Barrel
Fairburn, GA
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Shift cash controll to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Supervised employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Assisted general manager with operations game plan and company initiatives implementation.
- Mentored and coached staff by giving employees suggestions and feedback to improve job performance.
- Managed daily workflow and scheduled staff for adequate coverage.
- Directed employees through daily routines.
- Established team goals, reviewed employee work and mentored team members to improve performance.
Dispatcher
Prospect Airport Services
Atlanta, GA
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Supervised classroom during training delivery to determine if staff followed classroom guidelines and fulfilled necessary requirements of course objectives.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Georgia Technical
Newnan, GA05.2025
Certification - Patient Care Technician
Fake Allied Heath Education Center
College Park, Ga08.2021
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
New Hope Learning Center
Union City, GA03.2020
High School Diploma -
Creekside High School
Fairburn, GA05.2016
Skills
- Patient Care Technician Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Vital Signs
- Inventory Control
- Epic
- Unit Secretary
- Glucose Monitor
- Patient Chart Maintenance
- Patient Services
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2021
Shift Leader
Cracker Barrel
09.2020 - 11.2022
Dispatcher
Prospect Airport Services
08.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Georgia Technical
Certification - Patient Care Technician
Fake Allied Heath Education Center
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
New Hope Learning Center
High School Diploma -
Creekside High School
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