Keirstan Blackshear
Patient Care Technician; Unit Clerk
Macclenny,Fl
Summary
Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Monitoring vital signs while documenting and promptly reporting any out of range values. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
PCT Patient care technician
St.Vincent's Riverside
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Health Unit Clerk
St.Vincent's Riverside
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced communication between healthcare professionals by promptly relaying messages and scheduling appointments.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize bed management and patient flow.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to efficient hospital operations.
- Seamlessly managed multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting or exceeding performance expectations.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baker County Sr. High School
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Florida Gateway College
Skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Certified EKG Technician
Vital signs monitoring
Infection prevention
ADL support
Specimen Collection
Medical Equipment Operation
Professional Bedside Manner
Patient Services
Languages
English
Certification
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
PCT Patient care technician
St.Vincent's Riverside
08.2023 - Current
Health Unit Clerk
St.Vincent's Riverside
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Baker County Sr. High School
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Florida Gateway College
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