Hi, I’m
Patricia Loch
Longwood,FL
Summary
Experienced Patient Care Tech with over 6 years of experience in Health Care. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Partners In Health Care Inc
Home Health Care Provider
2022.08 - Current (2 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Altamonte Springs, FL
Rehab Tech 1
2022.01 - 2022.05 (4 months)
Job overview
- Protected patient and personnel safety by cleaning work areas and disinfecting equipment after treatments.
- Assisted in patient care activities such as Bathing/ Showering, Dressing and Ambulating to and from bathroom.
- Reported patients' progress, attitudes and accomplishments to supervisors or therapists.
- Observed patients undergoing treatments and reported status changes to supervising therapist for immediate attention.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Encouraged and attended to patients' physical needs to facilitate and attain therapeutic goals.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Responsible for 10 patients per shift
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication
First Light Home Care, Oviedo, FL
Home Health Aide/ Nursing Aid
2017.10 - 2020.01 (2 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers
Florida Hospital/Advent Health Altamonte, Altamonte Springs, FL
Patient Care Technician
2013.06 - 2017.03 (3 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Took care of 12 to 18 Patients per 12 hour shift.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
Kelly Services, Lake Mary, FL
Evaluator
2011.05 - 2011.05
Job overview
- Assigned scores to student responses for Writing in 10th, 9th and 4th Grade Essays
- Graded student responses in Math, and 8th Grade Science
- Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in group environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of standard writing conventions, science and math
- Maintained acceptable scoring rate
- Demonstrated flexibility to do various assignments as needed
- Displayed ability to learn rapidly
- Was consistently punctual
- Maintained mature attitude and worked diligently
- Communicated confidently with superiors and peers
- Demonstrated ability to achieve desired results for example, finishing on time
- Education classroom and clinical
- Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach , West Palm Beach, FL
Bachelor Of Arts from Communications
1991
Skills
- Patient care
- Problem-Solving
- Progress documentation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant in Florida
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Teaching
- Performance Improvement
- BLS Certification
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Social Perceptiveness
- Patient Health Information Documentation
- Client Satisfaction
- Glucose Testing
- Creative Thinking
- Copying Documents
- Computer Programs as Microsoft Word, Excel and Office
- Infection Control Procedures
- Mobility Devices
- Reading Comprehension
- Home Care
- Problem Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Nursing Assistance
- Customer Experiences
- Oral and Written Communications
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-direction
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Professional telephone demeanor
- Activities of Daily Living
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
Partners In Health Care Inc
2022.08 - Current (2 years & 1 month)
Rehab Tech 1
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
2022.01 - 2022.05 (4 months)
Home Health Aide/ Nursing Aid
First Light Home Care
2017.10 - 2020.01 (2 years & 3 months)
Patient Care Technician
Florida Hospital/Advent Health Altamonte
2013.06 - 2017.03 (3 years & 9 months)
Evaluator
Kelly Services
2011.05 - 2011.05
Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
Bachelor Of Arts from Communications
- Certified Nursing Assistant in Florida
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