Martha Barber
Atlanta,GA
Summary
With a proven track record at Atlanta Medical Center, I excel in patient care, demonstrating expertise in vitals documentation and a professional bedside manner. My experience includes enhancing team performance and patient safety, highlighted by initiating cost-saving measures at Atlanta Step Up Society, improving both productivity and patient satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Janet Burney
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored dementia patient on night shift.
- Administered medication to dementia patient.
- Assisted with feeding and limited physical activity.
- Monitored all vital signs. Blood pressure, temperature.
- Served as a reliable resource for patient addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Manager Thrift Store Non Profit
Atlanta Step Up Society
04.2005 - 05.2023
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Patient Transporter
Atlanta Medical Center
03.2002 - 01.2005
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
Education
Business Administration And Management
Georgia Military College
Union City Ga Dental Assistant - Dental
Bergen Technical
Hackensack, NJ06.1977
Skills
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Feeding Assistance
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Vitals documentation
- Transporting patients
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Janet Burney
10.2023 - Current
Manager Thrift Store Non Profit
Atlanta Step Up Society
04.2005 - 05.2023
Patient Transporter
Atlanta Medical Center
03.2002 - 01.2005
Business Administration And Management
Georgia Military College
Dental Assistant - Dental
Bergen Technical
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