Patricia Hilaire
Edison,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Patient Care Technician with a strong focus on vital signs monitoring, infection control, and emergency response. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and safeguarding privacy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Overlook Medical Center
Summit, New Jersey
06.2015 - Current
- Provided direct personal care, including bathing and dressing patients.
- Monitored patients and checked vital signs to support nursing staff in delivering timely care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and needs throughout the shift.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to support comprehensive patient care plans.
- Recorded patient information in electronic health record systems accurately.
- Performed regular safety rounds to maintain a secure environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- 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 and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Gathered necessary information and prepared documentation to streamline patient admissions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
Patient Care Technician -
Dover Business College
Clifton, NJ06-2009
High School Diploma -
East Orange High
East Orange, NJ06-2000
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Basic nursing care
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Vital signs documentation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Hygiene management
- CPR certification
- Interpersonal communication
- Bedside manner
Certification
- Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Overlook Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
Patient Care Technician -
Dover Business College
High School Diploma -
East Orange High