Lorita Smith
Houston,TX
Summary
A patient care technician/certified nurse assistant with over 10+ years of experience. Seeking a position as a Patient Care Technician in an area with an opportunity for continued professional growth. Compassionate and skilled in caring for patients in a healthcare settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Sugar Land, TX
01.2013 - Current
- Contributed to positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing.
- 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.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Perform and knowledge as monitor technician.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
CHI St Luke's Hospital
Sugar Land, TX
05.2011 - Current
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Performed non-invasive medical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, wound care management, and catheter maintenance under nurse supervision.
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to patients in various stages of recovery.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital
Cypress, TX
02.2007 - 11.2012
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Medication Aide /Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Haven Healthcare And Rehabilitation
Friendswood, TX
01.2006 - 02.2007
- Conducted regular audits of patient charts to verify proper documentation of administered medications, contributing to regulatory compliance efforts within facility.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
Houston, TX2012
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- EKG/ ECG
- Electronic Charting and Epic
- Unit Clerk
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Vital signs
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Care Technician (PCT) III / Certified Nurse Assistant
- Infection Control Secret Shopper for Hand Hygiene
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Psych and Safety Sitter
- ADL support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association
Awards
Caring Hands Runner Up CHI St. Luke's Hospital August 2022
patient satisfaction
Caring Hands Winner CHI St. Luke's Hospital January 2024
staff and patient satisfaction
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
01.2013 - Current
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
CHI St Luke's Hospital
05.2011 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital
02.2007 - 11.2012
Certified Medication Aide /Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Haven Healthcare And Rehabilitation
01.2006 - 02.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
DeVry University