Megan Muha
Englishtown
Summary
Patient care technician with expertise in vital signs monitoring, hygiene care, and emotional support. Proven ability to create a safe and compassionate environment for patients. Strong commitment to enhancing patient well-being through attentive care and support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health
Neptune City
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Supported nurses in performing medical procedures and administering medications.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patients' conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements while aiding with feeding and monitoring to ensure proper nutritional support.
- Performed a variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising to promote comfort and dignity.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Howell Township
02.2021 - 05.2025
- Processed prescriptions with accuracy and speed, ensuring timely customer fulfillment.
- Monitored prescription orders for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to facilitate safe and effective medication delivery.
- Coordinated with peers and pharmacists to prioritize and complete prescription orders efficiently.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and customer service skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Haddon Heights High School
Haddon Heights, NJ06-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJSkills
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Medication administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- CPR certification
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Patient positioning
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health
10.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
02.2021 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Haddon Heights High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Brookdale Community College