Leslie Merchant
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated PCT skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and electronic health records management. Committed to ensuring patient safety and comfort through effective hygiene practices and compassionate care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT
Baylor Scott & White
Fort Worth, Texas
04.2021 - 04.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks and activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
CNA
Santa Health and Rehab
Weatherford, Texas
06.2016 - 04.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas and equipment.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Hospice Aide
Solaris Hospice
Weatherford, Texas
04.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided personal care assistance to patients in hospice settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
Education
Weatherford High School
Weatherford, TX05-1996
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient mobility assistance
- Infection control practices
- Personal hygiene support
- Patient care standards
- Healthcare teamwork
- Safety protocols
- Effective communication
Certification
CNA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCT
Baylor Scott & White
04.2021 - 04.2025
CNA
Santa Health and Rehab
06.2016 - 04.2021
Hospice Aide
Solaris Hospice
04.2013 - 06.2016
Weatherford High School