Lisa Romano
Burlington
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 16 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted nursling staff with patients that was at end of life
- Assisted nursing staff with antepartum and postpartum patients
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Mcleans Assisted Leaving
Simsbury, CT
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
- Facilitated patient transfers, positioning, and mobility using proper body mechanics to prevent injury and ensure comfort.
- Assisted rehab staff with patients and their walking schedule
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Shady Oakes Assisted Living
Bristol, CT
10.2013 - 05.2019
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Assisted in the orientation of new Patient Care Nursing Assistants, sharing best practices for efficient provision of quality patient care.
- Assisted patients with their daily medication
Patient Care Assistant
Southington Care Center
Southington, CT
03.2008 - 10.2013
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
Education
No Degree - PAA
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CTNo Degree - Certified Sterile Prossing
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT2018
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
American Red Cross
Waterbury, CT03.2008
High School Diploma -
Lewis S. Mills High School
Burlington, CT06.1993
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Trained PAA, Sectary, Answering Phones, Admitting and Discharging patients
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Hartford Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Mcleans Assisted Leaving
12.2019 - 11.2022
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Shady Oakes Assisted Living
10.2013 - 05.2019
Patient Care Assistant
Southington Care Center
03.2008 - 10.2013
No Degree - PAA
Hartford Hospital
No Degree - Certified Sterile Prossing
Tunxis Community College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
American Red Cross
High School Diploma -
Lewis S. Mills High School