Maretta George
LONGVIEW,TX
Summary
Efficient, patient, and caring Care Technician with 17 years of experience dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to patients. Successfully managing a caseload of 10-15 patients per week, consistently demonstrating competence and compassion in every interaction. Proficient in medical assisting, phlebotomy, EKG, and nursing support functions. Trained as a Caregiver with expertise in providing direct care to clients with various conditions. Well-versed in caregiving basics, including dementia communication strategies, social engagement, and physical care such as lifting, bathing, and feeding support. Recognizes age-related cognitive differences and prioritizes creating a safe environment through keen observation and infection control practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott and White Health
06.2023 - 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.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- 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.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
- Assisted with administration of medications under supervision of nursing staff, ensuring proper patient treatment.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Streamlined patient check-in process, enhancing efficiency of care delivery.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing their stress and anxiety during hospital stays.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted patient education on treatment procedures and post-discharge care, promoting better health outcomes.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Enhanced patient recovery by applying therapeutic techniques as instructed by physical therapists.
- Fostered clean and hygienic environment, reducing risk of infections.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to safer hospital environment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
- Facilitated patient mobility and recovery with guided exercises and ambulation support.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Patient Care Technician
Tyler Specialty
10.2019 - Current
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and sheets
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Disinfected patient rooms, bathrooms and examination areas to prevent disease spread
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship
Certified Nursing Assistant
Buckner Westminster
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Worked alongside dining room personnel to ensure that patients received the correct meals and that all residents were able to eat
- Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds
- Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities
- Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds
- Disinfected patient rooms, bathrooms and examination areas to prevent disease spread
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
- Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis
- Transported patients by wheelchair or rolling bed between care and examination rooms
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
- Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and sheets
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Care
08.2009 - 01.2019
- Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions
- Prepared patients for surgeries and treatments by washing, shaving and draping specific body areas
- Transported patients by wheelchair or rolling bed between care and examination rooms
Patient Care Technician
Good Shepard Hospital
11.2009 - 11.2013
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- 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.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
Patient Care Technician
Parkland hospital
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Attended to comfort of patients by adjusting bed settings, completing timely turns, and repositioning individuals with utmost care
- Maintained patients' hygiene by assisting with baths and toileting
- Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment
- Applied safety precautions to protect staff from biohazardous materials such as blood-borne pathogens
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions
- Kept up with patient room cleaning requirements and checked in with patients to monitor vital signs
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Ensured complete documentation when entering data into the EMR system
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
Certified Nursing Assistant
Longview heritage rehabilitation
10.2002 - 07.2005
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities
- Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
- Worked alongside dining room personnel to ensure that patients received the correct meals and that all residents were able to eat
- Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds
- Monitored patient medications and encouraged them to take medications and nutritional supplements as prescribed
- Transported patients by wheelchair or rolling bed between care and examination rooms
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
- Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and sheets
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions
- Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment
- Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
Education
LPN - Nursing
High School Diploma - Course desired
Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing
06.2023
Sterile processing
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Patient hygiene management
- Specimen collection
- Patient relationship building
- Infection control procedures
- Emotional support
- Electronic charting
- Mobility assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Monitor vitals
- Client documentation
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - Baylor Scott and White Health
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician - Tyler Specialty
10.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Buckner Westminster
09.2015 - 01.2019
Patient Care Technician - Good Shepard Hospital
11.2009 - 11.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant - Haven Care
08.2009 - 01.2019
Patient Care Technician - Parkland hospital
05.2005 - 08.2005
Certified Nursing Assistant - Longview heritage rehabilitation
10.2002 - 07.2005
Louisiana technical college - LPN, Nursing
Jefferson High School - High School Diploma, Course desired
University of Arlington - Sterile Processing , Sterile Processing