Latoya Stewart
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with experience at University Medical Center Of New Orleans, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient charting. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and effectively communicate with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal care and support for patients during examinations and treatments. CPR certified and committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes Caring Mental Health Tech willing to work as many hours per week as necessary. Recogn.ized as being the most popular tech among staff and patients. Adept at providing mental health care services to people of different backgrounds. Effective communication and behavioral plan implementation abilities. Focused on enhancing the quality of life of patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
University Medical Center Of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
06.2016 - Current
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
Behavior Technician
Northlake Behavioral Health System
Mandeville, LA
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Education
GED -
Walter L Cohen Hight School
New Orleans, LA05-1996
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient charting
- Patient preparation
- Patient safety
- Monitoring patient conditions
- CPR certification
Certification
CPI Certifications
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Northlake Behavioral Health System
03.2023 - 12.2024
Patient Care Technician
University Medical Center Of New Orleans
06.2016 - Current
GED -
Walter L Cohen Hight School
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