Maria Foster
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with proven expertise in acute care and patient observation, honed at AdventHealth. Skilled in CPR and providing compassionate ADL support, I've enhanced patient safety and satisfaction. My commitment to continuous professional development and adeptness in phlebotomy techniques have significantly contributed to improving healthcare delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Supported nurses by performing critical tasks, optimizing workflow.
- Enhanced a safe healthcare environment by adhering to policies and procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Medical Staffing
Orlando, FL
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Rehabilitation Technician
AdventHealth Winter Park Rehabilitation
Winter Park, FL
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring their comfort during rehabilitation sessions.
- Maintained medicine and equipment inventory, issued supplies to staffand notified personnel to procure more stock.
- Assisted patients in bathing and dressing for therapy.
- Made up patients beds and tidy their rooms.
- Facilitated nurses with laboratory requests for urine and bodily fluid samples.
Nurse Technician
Orlando Health Central
Orlando, FL
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in assigned duties within the nursing unit.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies, reducing patient injuries and increasing overall safety within the healthcare facility.
Education
CNA Certification - CNA
Gabrielle Institute
Orlando, FL05.2018
Bachelor's Of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO01.2008
Skills
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Acute care
- Vitals documentation
- Patient care technician (PCT)
- Client documentation
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
AdventHealth
07.2022 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician
AdventHealth Winter Park Rehabilitation
09.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Medical Staffing
06.2020 - 03.2022
Nurse Technician
Orlando Health Central
03.2019 - 06.2020
CNA Certification - CNA
Gabrielle Institute
Bachelor's Of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Southeast Missouri State University