Madeline Martinez
Springfield,MA
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and emotional support, honed across roles at Baystate Health and other key healthcare providers. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and safety through adherence to infection control standards and compassionate care. Demonstrated adaptability and commitment to professional development, significantly contributing to team efficiency and patient well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baystate Health
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
Home Health Aide/Companion Caregiver
Golden Years Home Care Services
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Patient Care Technician
Tempus
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Patient Care Technician
Northeast Arc
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Putnam Vocational High School
Springfield, MA06-1993
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Adaptable
- Emergency response
- Emotional support
- Qualified in patient transport
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Baystate Health
03.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide/Companion Caregiver
Golden Years Home Care Services
01.2020 - 03.2022
Patient Care Technician
Tempus
01.2018 - 02.2022
Patient Care Technician
Northeast Arc
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Putnam Vocational High School
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