Skilled Patient Care Technician with extensive experience 21 years at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, specializing in Burn & Wound care. Excels in patient assistance with activities of daily living to complex wound dressings in ICU, SDU & Clinic areas. Proficient with infection control policies and procedures. Committed to safety protocols and rendering quality care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center
11.2003 - Current
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
Administrative Assistant
John Turis Enterprises
03.1999 - 09.2001
Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
Education
Certificate in Nursing Assisting - Nursing Assistance
Caliber Training Institute
New York, NY
02.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Heart Academy
Jamaica West Indies
07.1995
High School Diploma -
Dunrobin
Jamaica West Indies
07.1993
Skills
Infection control standards
Patient Care
Patient assistance
Patient bathing
Qualified in patient transport
Vital Sign Monitoring
Equipment Transport
Patient Transport
Safety Protocols
Medical inventory management
Healthy meal preparation
Wound Dressing Techniques
Debridement Procedures
Wound Care Advocacy
Wound Bed Preparation
Pressure Ulcer Management
Skin Integrity Monitoring
Wound Packing
Surgical Wound Care
Wound Care Team Collaboration
Wound Irrigation
Compression Therapy
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Wound Cleansing
Teamwork and Collaboration
Strong Work Ethic
Patient Observation
Customer Service
Time Management
Multitasking
Direct Patient Care
Excellent Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
CPR/AED
Professionalism
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center
11.2003 - Current
Administrative Assistant
John Turis Enterprises
03.1999 - 09.2001
Certificate in Nursing Assisting - Nursing Assistance
Caliber Training Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Heart Academy
High School Diploma -
Dunrobin
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