Maya Blakely
Texas City,TX
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering excellent patient care. Offers 10+ years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician II
TIRR Memorial Hermann Memorial Hospital, Moursund
Houston, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to nurses to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients with brain and spinal cord injuries.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, drawing blood, documenting vital signs, and answering calls.
Patient Care Technician
PMC St. Luke's Hospital
Pasadena, TX
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Reduced risks of patient fall by making sure area was free from clutter and doing hourly rounding.
- Transported patients between rooms and testing areas inside hospital.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Evaluated and documented on psych patients.
- Responsible for 16-18 patients on nightly basis with hygiene care, feeding, and nurturing.
Virtual Patient Observation Technician (VPO)
Harris Health Systems
Houston, TX
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Provides constant, real-time video monitoring of assigned patients to enhance safety
- Redirects patient from engaging in at risk behaviors, and communicates directly with nursing staff if patients needs further intervention, or require immediate assistance
- Documents observations according to job standards
- Performed service first behaviors and language of caring techniques while interacting with patients, families, and staff members
- Monitoring 9 patients over computer monitors to document patient behavior
Patient Care Assistant
Harris Health Systems
Houston, Texas
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities, under supervision of Registered Nurse
- Helped clients with feeding, and hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, and grooming
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Registered Nurse
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Caregiver/CNA
Griswold Home Care
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RNs informed of changes.
Patient Care Technician
Clear Lake Regional Hospital
Webster, TX
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and kept Registered Nurses informed of changes
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Direct Care Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
League City, TX
02.2007 - 03.2008
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
Education
C.N.A (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Nursing
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TXSkills
- Hospital Care
- Patient Care
- Clerical Duties
- Activities of Daily Livings (ADLs)
- Experience in Mental Health
- Hospice and palliative care
- Assisting Brain/Spinal Cord Injury Patients
- Companionship and emotional support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Supporting personal needs
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Behavior Observation
- Behavioral Health
- Patient Observation/Evaluation
Awards
- Excellent Patient Care Award
- Humanity Award
- Team Player Award
Timeline
Patient Care Technician II
TIRR Memorial Hermann Memorial Hospital, Moursund
03.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
PMC St. Luke's Hospital
04.2021 - 11.2022
Virtual Patient Observation Technician (VPO)
Harris Health Systems
07.2019 - 02.2021
Patient Care Assistant
Harris Health Systems
10.2015 - 07.2019
Caregiver/CNA
Griswold Home Care
01.2014 - 10.2015
Patient Care Technician
Clear Lake Regional Hospital
09.2012 - 01.2013
Direct Care Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
02.2007 - 03.2008
C.N.A (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Nursing
College of The Mainland
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Houston Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
San Jacinto College District
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