Kimberly Sanford
Spring,TX
Summary
Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician Il (ASC)
Kelsey-Seybold (Main Campus)
Houston, Texas
02.2025 - Current
- Delivers supportive patient care under RN supervision across all areas of ASC, including Recovery Room and OR.
- Assist with procedures while ensuring availability of necessary supplies and equipment.
- Monitors and accurately records vital signs as required.
- Serves as lead Patient Care Technician, providing role modeling and precepting for peers.
Patient Care Technician
Saint John Episcopal Hospital
Far Rockaway, NY
10.2020 - 02.2025
- Conducted technical and therapeutic functions to address direct patient care needs.
- Performed vital sign assessments, including blood pressure, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and EKG.
- Maintained accurate patient records to support healthcare team decision-making.
- Assisted healthcare team with treatment administration to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing to facilitate accurate diagnoses.
- Administered basic nursing procedures, including medication delivery, per protocol.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurses or physicians promptly.
- Educated patients' relatives on required care procedures for effective home management.
Patient Care Technician
Westchester Medical Center, Crothall Service Group
Valhalla, NY
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Participated in the admission and discharge process of patients.
- Made sure that patients' rooms adhered to sanitation, safety, and health regulations.
- Assisted patients with their everyday activities (eating, clothing, bathing, etc.).
- Monitored the patient's state and checked their vital signs.
- Collected fluid samples for testing.
- Helped nurses with administering different medications, treatments.
- Performed basic nursing procedures (e.g., changed bandages).
- Assisted in keeping the patient environment, patient equipment, and patient care areas/unit clean, safe, and orderly.
- Provided help and answers to patients' needs and wants.
- Provided psychological and emotional support.
Education
Home Health Aide
Fordham Institute
Woodhaven, NY12-2018
Patient Care Technician
Health Tech Institute
Memphis03-2017
High School Diploma
Melrose High School
Memphis05-1994
Skills
- Caregiving and home care
- Critical care experience
- Patient monitoring and vital signs
- Laboratory and medical office experience
- Venipuncture and injections administration
- EKG
Certification
C-PCT (certified patient care technician)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician Il (ASC)
Kelsey-Seybold (Main Campus)
02.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Saint John Episcopal Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2025
Patient Care Technician
Westchester Medical Center, Crothall Service Group
07.2020 - 10.2020
Home Health Aide
Fordham Institute
Patient Care Technician
Health Tech Institute
High School Diploma
Melrose High School
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