LA'MONICA LEWIS
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with diverse background in direct patient care across various settings, including group homes and clinical environments. Seeking career transition to advance professional growth. Confident in multitasking abilities, self-directed problem-solving skills, and aptitude for precision and flexibility. Qualifications for exciting professional opportunity validated by these qualities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Cook Children's Medical Center
2021.01 - Current
- Provided emotional support to distressed family members during critical situations or emergencies involving their loved ones.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while interacting with diverse populations under stressful conditions in a fast-paced environment.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by communicating pertinent information about each patient''s status to the incoming sitter or nursing staff member.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Baylor Scott & White-Heart Hospital
2019.10 - Current
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to 10 postoperative patients per day in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU); common diagnoses include congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Perform vital assessments including blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and gathering bodily fluids for lab analysis, also perform and interpret EKGs as necessary
- Document patient progress and condition using EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system; monitor patient condition and notify supervising RN of any pertinent changes
- Help patients with personal hygiene including bathing, brushing teeth, and changing dressings
- Participate in resolving medical emergencies by performing chest compressions during patient codes
- Ambulate patients to ensure optimal mobility and mitigate the risk of skin tears/break downs
- Received recognition by Manager for passion and quality of patient care provided in October 2020.
Caregiver
Superior Senior Care
2016.06 - 2018.09
- Provided in-home support to two to three patients per day with emphasis on senior citizens suffering from dementia or mental health illnesses such as bipolar disorder
- Performed vital assessments including weight, blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturation, and heart rate for review by a Registered Nurse
- Led daily living tasks including but not limited to: cooking, bathing, cleaning the home, and mitigating the risk of safety hazards
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to provide emotional support and develop a relationship with patients.
Professional Foster Parent
S.O.S. Children's Village
2015.11 - 2016.06
- Served as a professional foster parent to six young girls aged 13 to 17 in an in-home, structured environment; these girls were wards of the state and were often victims of molestation, sex trafficking, child abuse, and/or suffering from mental illnesses
- Provided 24-hour in-home support with daily tasks including but not limited to: cooking, transportation to appointments, and providing overall physical and socioemotional support
- Administered medications including antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antidepressants, birth control, pain relievers, etc
- Worked cross-functionally with therapists, psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers to provide pertinent updates on patients' condition to amend treatment plans as necessary.
Mental Health Technician
The Center for Youth and Families (Group Home)
2013.08 - 2015.09
- Duties were similar in scope to the aforementioned role at S.O.S
- Children's Village with emphasis on providing socioemotional support to +/- 20 patients per day; core duties included helping patients aged six to 17 years of age with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, continence management, feeding, dressing, and providing positive reinforcement.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Arkansas Children's Hospital
2008.09
- Duties were similar in scope to the most recent PCT role with pediatric patents ranging from newborns to 18 years of age; daily duties were focused on performing vital assessments, monitoring patient condition, and reporting pertinent changes to nurses.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Career One
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Vitals Assessment
- EKG Assessment
- Behavioral Health
- Data Integrity
- Social Services
- HIPAA Compliance
- BLS Certified
- EPIC (EMR)
- MS Office Suite
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Cook Children's Medical Center
2021.01 - Current
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Baylor Scott & White-Heart Hospital
2019.10 - Current
Caregiver
Superior Senior Care
2016.06 - 2018.09
Professional Foster Parent
S.O.S. Children's Village
2015.11 - 2016.06
Mental Health Technician
The Center for Youth and Families (Group Home)
2013.08 - 2015.09
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Arkansas Children's Hospital
2008.09
Certificate of Completion - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Career One
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