Kenneth Robertson
Simpsonville,South Carolina
Summary
Dynamic Patient Care Technician with a proven track record at Comfort Keepers, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient-focused care, with a knack for creating a compassionate environment. Excelled in infection control and patient education, significantly contributing to a positive healthcare experience. As a student nurse, I excelled at providing patient care during clinicals and practicum.
Ready to begin my career in nursing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Comfort Keepers
Greenville, SC
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Medical Behavioral Assistant
Pinellas County School District
Largo, FL
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Aided in the transition between various educational settings, providing continuity of care for students experiencing changes due to internal or external factors such as relocation.
- Improved student behavior by implementing customized behavioral intervention plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address individual students'' behavioral needs for better classroom dynamics.
- Facilitated small group activities focused on developing appropriate social interactions among peers for improved relationships at school.
- Assisted in creating a safe learning environment for all students by addressing potential triggers or challenges they may face.
- Empowered students by teaching self-regulation techniques that led to increased autonomy over their emotions and behaviors.
- Developed personalized strategies to assist students in overcoming emotional, mental, and social challenges.
- Supported the implementation of school-wide positive behavior support systems, promoting a culture of respect and collaboration among staff and students.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating evidence-based practices tailored to individual needs within the classroom setting.
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Midway School District
Waco, TX
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Medical Orderly
Cone Health System
Reidsville, NC
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Streamlined inventory management by organizing supplies, conducting regular audits, and promptly restocking items as needed.
- Contributed to improving patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality care.
- Transported patients safely between hospital departments for timely appointments and treatments.
- Promoted optimal patient recovery through diligent monitoring of progress and providing appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Consistently provided compassionate support to both patients and their families during difficult times.
- Developed excellent rapport with patients, fostering trust-based relationships that encouraged open communication about concerns or needs.
- Assisted medical staff with various procedures, ensuring efficient and accurate results.
- Improved overall cleanliness standards by regularly inspecting facilities and taking corrective action when required.
- Proactively addressed potential safety hazards within the facility, reducing the likelihood of accidents or incidents occurring.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive care and maintaining a clean, organized environment.
- Reduced the risk of infection by diligently adhering to sanitation protocols and sterilizing equipment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities while navigating complex situations, ensuring positive outcomes for both patients and staff.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Kept patient information and records secure by using private hospital databases and withholding information from outside sources.
- Followed sanitary and safety regulations to properly collect and dispose of medical waste.
- Checked patient rooms for adequate linens and supplies and restocked as necessary.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - RN
ECPI University
Greenville, SCSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- ADL support
- Specimen Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- Information Protection
- Infection prevention
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Hospice and palliative care
- Sterilization techniques
- Qualified in patient transport
- High level of autonomy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vital signs
- Recording vital signs
- Calm Under Stress
- Attention to Detail
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Care
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Electronic Charting
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient Care Quality
- Collecting vital signs
- Infection Control
- Client documentation
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Comfort Keepers
02.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Behavioral Assistant
Pinellas County School District
08.2021 - 12.2022
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Midway School District
06.2020 - 07.2021
Medical Orderly
Cone Health System
06.2016 - 07.2019
Associate Degree In Nursing - RN
ECPI University