Leslie John
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate patient care technician, diligent about serving patient needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of diverse backgrounds while providing patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Emory Hillandale Hospital
Lithonia, GA
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and bed for tests, and treatments.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Monitored, measured and documented patients' vital signs in computer.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
Grenada, St George
08.2007 - 12.2018
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Premier Medical Careers
Rockdale County , GA03.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
T.A. Marryshow Community College
St George, Grenada07.2011
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Verbal and Written Communication
- RQI coach
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient-focused care
Reference
Joan Okumu 9164776820
Leanora John-Lewis 678 4315959
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Emory Hillandale Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
08.2007 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Premier Medical Careers
Associate of Science - Nursing
T.A. Marryshow Community College
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