Dedicated Patient Care Technician skilled in vital signs monitoring, infection control, and patient mobility assistance. Committed to creating a safe environment that enhances patient comfort and supports effective healthcare collaboration. Proactive Patient Care Technician with a solid background in vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, and patient documentation. Strong ability to assist nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring a safe environment for optimal recovery. Excellent foley and straight catheter insertion abilities. As well as gently removing IV'S and charting all.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
New Port Richey
03.2019 - Current
Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare teams for prompt interventions.
Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and support activities.
Prepared patients for examinations, aiding in medical procedures smoothly.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
Assisted nursing staff in providing patient care and support activities.
Supported mobility and comfort of patients during daily activities.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Cook
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus
08.2012 - 08.2018
Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines for pediatric patients.
Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in food preparation areas and equipment.
Collaborated with medical staff to accommodate special dietary requirements.
Assisted in inventory management and organized food supplies efficiently.
Implemented portion control practices to minimize waste during meal prep.
Monitored food quality and freshness throughout the cooking process.
Supported kitchen operations during peak service hours to ensure timely meal delivery.
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.