Nefa Pryce
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Highly skilled Patient Care Technician with more than 13 years' practical experience in an assisted living environment. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Clinical Care Tech position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment for 15 adolescents.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans
Patient Care Technician
Saint Peter's University Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2023
- 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 for 10 patients.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Assistant Manager
The Arc of Somerset County
12.2015 - 02.2023
- Provides training for staff and monitors all aspects of residential care and treatment including safe operation of residences of 5.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Provide transportation to medical appointments and transfer patients in and out of wheelchairs
- Maintain living areas by cleaning, doing laundry, and shopping for groceries.
- Plan meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding, and clean-up.
- Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Promoted teamwork within workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Direct Care Worker
Chelsea living
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being for 20 patients.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
CHHA
Instacare
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care for 9 months
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Direct Support Professional
Alfa Development
01.2009 - 10.2012
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits for 6 Consumers.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJ12.2024
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA06.2022
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Ability to Lift
- Attentive to People
- Caring Companionship
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
- Compassionate Client Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Vitals Documentation
- Taking Vital Signs
- Performing EKGs
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS
- OSHA
- Medication training for (Group Home)
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
10.2023 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician
Saint Peter's University Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant Manager
The Arc of Somerset County
12.2015 - 02.2023
Direct Care Worker
Chelsea living
11.2013 - 06.2014
CHHA
Instacare
11.2012 - 08.2013
Direct Support Professional
Alfa Development
01.2009 - 10.2012
LPN - Practical Nursing
Union County College
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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