Experienced and self-motivated patient care technician with five+ years of industry experience. Patient-care oriented, bringing forth a compassionate and friendly attitude. Excellent patient care and documentation skills. Adept at handling difficult situations with courtesy and professionalism. Able to work independently and as a resident health care team member.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center
College Station , Texas
08.2018 - Current
Obtain patient vital signs, intake and output, reporting results to staff nurse, noting changes from prior measurements.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, changing linen, getting in and out of bed, and ambulation.
Answer and respond to patient call lights and requests in a timely manner.
Clean patient's bedside units and nursing areas not included in general housekeeping; ensure neatness and cleanliness of patient rooms and maintains patient care items.
Prepared patient for specific procedures such as cardiac catheterizations and coronary artery by pass surgery.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Cross trained in telemetry interpretation.
Observe, analyze, and interpret cardiac rhythms for up to twenty-eight patients per shift.
Print and interrupt cardiac rhythms every four hours for patient charts as well as with each admission.
Notify nursing staff of any changes in cardiac rhythms.
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Stillwater Adult Family Home
University Place, WA.
04.2017 - 06.2018
Assisted patients with activities of daily living including: helping with meals, transferring, using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, and emptying drainage bags
Managed calendars and de-conflicted double scheduling errors for residents
Scheduled staff accordingly while making sure to stay within company budget
Worked on staffing duties such as interviewing potential staff members, provided or organized training and development
Updated colleagues on performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues
Monitored office, kitchen, and resident supplies and replenished and reordered stock as necessary
Performed routine clerical tasks such as mailing, copying, faxing, filing and scanning
Screened phone calls daily, taking messages and routing calls when necessary.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Place Care Center
University Place, WA.
06.2016 - 02.2017
Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, and emptying drainage bags
Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.