Kristy Barnes
Evansville,IN
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience at Ascension St. Vincent, skilled in vital signs monitoring and phlebotomy. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and collaboration with healthcare teams. Proven ability to train new staff and streamline workflows, ensuring high standards of patient safety and comfort.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. Vincent
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, enhancing their comfort and independence.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient handling and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
CAP 1 Associate
Walmart
11.2010 - 03.2019
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Implemented efficient stocking processes to optimize shelf space and enhance customer experience.
- Trained new associates on operational procedures, safety standards, and customer service best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve overall store efficiency.
- Assisted in the execution of promotional setups, ensuring timely and accurate implementation.
- Assisted in reducing shrinkage by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies.
- Consistently met productivity goals, completing assigned tasks within required timeframes.
- Maintained a clean, organized store environment for optimal shopping experience.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Evansville, IN12-2027
High School Diploma -
North High School
Evansville, IN06-1996
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Vitals documentation
- Recording vital signs
- Supply restocking
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. Vincent
03.2022 - Current
CAP 1 Associate
Walmart
11.2010 - 03.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
North High School