Pamela Thomas
Quincy
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at DaVita, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Recognized for implementing infection control practices and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve treatment outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
Tallahassee, FL
06.1992 - Current
- Assisted in patient monitoring, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and care standards.
- Supported nursing staff with routine patient care tasks, demonstrating adaptability in fast-paced environments.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and functionality, contributing to efficient operational workflows.
- Documented patient vital signs accurately, enhancing communication within care teams.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and procedures, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient treatment processes and improve outcomes.
- Implemented infection control practices, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in training new staff members on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
Education
Patient Care Tech -
Garden Techinical Institution
Quincy FlSkills
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Patient education
- Data collection
- Clinical training
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Safety protocols
- Vitals documentation and monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Calm under stress
- Electronic charting
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Organization and time management
Accomplishments
CCHTcertified, Preceptor,,Vascular Access Manager,Infection Control Manager,Safety Control Manager,Help with making employee schedules,
Certification
CCHT
CPR/AED
Patient Care Tech
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
06.1992 - Current
Patient Care Tech -
Garden Techinical Institution