Meredith Langford
Temple,TX
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Tech, diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in the hospital setting. Delivers customized education to patients. I assist with decision-making, time management and communication skills. I will continue to stay highly motivated and passionate with my patients and their needs and their safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vocational Nursing Program Student
Temple College
Temple, TX
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across departments.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, preventive measures, and disease management strategies.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate., according to established protocols.
- Conducted basic physical exams such as measuring height, weight, BMI and recording results in patient charts.
- Prepared medications for administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safely.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing stressful situations or treatments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices within clinical setting.
- Assessed patient responses to treatments or interventions promptly.
- Developed a plan of care based on evaluation findings.
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Promoted open communication and honored patient rights and confidentiality.
- Partnered with registered nurses to perform specified patient care activities.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Responded to patient needs and special requests.
- Learned internal controls to adhere to state and federal laws and accreditation program requirements.
- Attended multiple class sessions, and currently still enrolled learning how to become a safe practicing nurse.
Patient Care Technician 2, Cardiology PCU
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
Waco, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Reimbursement Representative/Manual Payment Posting
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTHCARE
Temple, TX
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Responsible for daily posting of all Health Reimbursement Account payments from commercial insurance payers
- Completed manual payment posting through batch posting
- Balanced and posted daily from Healthlogic Bank Files.
Technician/Front Desk Receptionist
PREMIER ER TEMPLE&WACO
Temple, TX
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked front desk assisting patients
- Assisted the nurses with patients and getting them set in a room
- Assisting patients accommodate their needs
- Checked in patients and verified insurance
- Received an award for hard work and being efficient.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
Executive Assistant/Leasing agent
BARGE PROPERTIES
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Collected prospective tenant information for submission of rental properties
- Reviewed lease/contract agreement with tenants
- Assisted prospective tenants with touring of properties and educated them on the property details.
Food Prep/Customer Service
SCHLOTZSKYS
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Greeted and assisted customers with their orders
- Managed cash drawer for end of day balancing
- Maintained health code requirements.
CPR Certified Life Guard
LIFEGUARD
Belton, TX
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for safety of all patrons in pool area
- Cleaned and maintained pool equipment.
- Monitored swimmers and enforced safety regulations to prevent accidents.
- Provided emergency care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary.
- Demonstrated proper techniques in rescue methods and first aid procedures.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acted immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency or unsafe practices.
Secretary/Weight Trainer
MAYBORN CENTER
Belton, TX
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted at desk answering calls for customers
- Reviewed center activities for patrons
- Worked with fitness coordinator to provide weight training.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
Assistant Softball Coach
HIT AND RUN & VELOCITY
Temple, TX
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Coordinated practice and game schedules
- Worked with parents and athletic organization to maintain an ethical environment for the children
- Maintained the softball logs as required by the American Softball Association.
Education
Nursing
Temple College
true03.2024
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
01.2014
Belton High School
01.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Epic User
- Healthlogic Bank
- Patient Services
- ADL Support
- Patient Observation
- Sterilization Techniques
- Basic Nursing Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- Clinical Training
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Catheter Care
- Data Collection
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Infection Control Standards
- Team Player
- Quick Learner
- Appropriate Clinical Judgment
- Maintaining Aseptic Technique
- Problem Solver
Awards
- SAT & ACT Scholarship Awards - 2013
- UMHB Academic Scholarship Award - 2013
- Softball scholarship UMHB - 2014
- Sunshine Award 2023
References
- Emily List, Baylor Scott & White Health, 303-257-1182, Emily.List@bswhealth.org
- Holly Ivy, Baylor Scott & White, 254-202-9194, Holly.ivy@bswhealth.org
- Shelby Abbe, Baylor Scott & White Health, 254-709-0821, Shelby.Abbe@bswhealth.org
Certification
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certified
Timeline
Patient Care Technician 2, Cardiology PCU
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
01.2024 - Current
Vocational Nursing Program Student
Temple College
05.2023 - 05.2024
Reimbursement Representative/Manual Payment Posting
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTHCARE
04.2016 - 12.2020
Technician/Front Desk Receptionist
PREMIER ER TEMPLE&WACO
01.2016 - 01.2017
Executive Assistant/Leasing agent
BARGE PROPERTIES
01.2014 - 01.2015
Food Prep/Customer Service
SCHLOTZSKYS
01.2014 - 01.2015
Secretary/Weight Trainer
MAYBORN CENTER
05.2013 - 06.2014
CPR Certified Life Guard
LIFEGUARD
01.2013 - 01.2015
Assistant Softball Coach
HIT AND RUN & VELOCITY
01.2012 - 01.2013
Nursing
Temple College
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton High School