Keyuri Patel
Lutz,FL
Summary
Patient Care Technician with extensive experience in hospital and surgery center environment. Highly motivated with strong expertise in patient care and support. Recognized for streamlining workflows and training new staff. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center
05.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted Rn in OR with drawing medications for pain injections.
- Transport patients safely from Pre-Op to OR room and properly position on pain management beds.
Nurse Technician
Advent Health Carrollwood
03.2015 - 05.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Optimized safety conditions for immobile patients through regular turning schedules designed to prevent pressure ulcers and other complications.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Versatile to Endo, Emergency Room, Orthopedic, Med/Surg, PCU, and ICU departments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital Regional Medical Center
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Provided personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording fluid intake, and output.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05-2012
Skills
- Patient Care
- Certified in Basic Life Support
- Phlebotomy
- Vital signs and blood glucose monitoring
Languages
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center
05.2021 - Current
Nurse Technician
Advent Health Carrollwood
03.2015 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital Regional Medical Center
10.2012 - 12.2014
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Tallahassee Community College
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