Marsha Henricus Stone
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Casa Promesa Nursing Home, excelling in vital signs monitoring and fostering patient relationships. Achieved a notable increase in patient satisfaction through compassionate care and efficient support in diagnostic procedures. Skilled in phlebotomy techniques and adept at time management, consistently enhancing healthcare delivery and team collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Casa Promesa Nursing Home
308 E 175th Street ,Bronx New York
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Performed blood draws, 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.
- 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.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights on patient care improvements based on direct observations.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
- Facilitated patient mobility and recovery with guided exercises and ambulation support.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Patient Care Technician
Isabella Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
New York, NY
12.2021 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Performed blood draws, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to safer hospital environment.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
Nursing
Moneague College
JamaicaPatient Care Technician - Nursing
Phoenix Nurse Aide And Training Center
Bronx New York05.2020
High School Diploma - Natural Sciences
The Enid Benett High School
Bog Walk Jamaica07.2006
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter Care
- ADL support
- Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Feeding Assistance
- Professional Bedside Manner
- EKG Interpretation
- Infection prevention
- Hospice and palliative care
- Oxygen therapy
- Bed preparation
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient hygiene management
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- EKG Technician Certification (CET) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certification (GNA) - State Boards of Nursing in some states.
- Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Casa Promesa Nursing Home
04.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Isabella Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 02.2024
Nursing
Moneague College
Patient Care Technician - Nursing
Phoenix Nurse Aide And Training Center
High School Diploma - Natural Sciences
The Enid Benett High School