Patricia Tafolla
Patient Care Technician
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Expertise in Area of expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center
Irving , Texas
03.2020 - Current
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- 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.
Caregiver
Outreach Health Services
Richardson , Texas
11.2014 - 03.2021
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Baylor Rehabilitaion Center
Dallas, TX
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Education
General Studies -
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL 09.1990 - 03.1991
Patient Care Technician - PCT Training
PCI Health Training Center
Dallas, TX 12.2012 - 11.2013
Skills
Professional bedside manner
Qualified in patient transport
Adaptable
Measuring bodily fluids
Supporting personal needs
Conducting intakes
Feeding assistance expert
Direct Patient Care
Recording vital signs
Responding to emergencies
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
Caregiver
Outreach Health Services
11.2014 - 03.2021
Rehabilitation Assistant
Baylor Rehabilitaion Center
05.2013 - 03.2014
Patient Care Technician - PCT Training
PCI Health Training Center
12.2012 - 11.2013
General Studies -
Malcolm X College
09.1990 - 03.1991