Quetilla Attaway
Patient Care Technician/Phlebotomist
Tyler,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician/Phlebotomist
UT Health Science Center At Tyler
06.2023 - Current
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Supported quality assurance efforts by diligently documenting all relevant information during the collection process, ensuring accurate test results for patients and providers alike.
Pharmaceutical Transport Route
Hackbarth Delivery Service
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Patient Care Technician/ Med Surge Unit
UT Health Science Center
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Rehab Nurse Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing personalized rehabilitation plans and monitoring progress.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
No Degree - License Vocational Nurse
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX 05.2001 -
No Degree - Nursing Prerequisites
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
Norcross, GA 05.2001 -
Skills
Calm Under Stress
undefinedI enjoy serving and helping out in the commnuty
At my job I am in a Happy Committee. The Happy Committee is about helping make a difference with the patients as well as our co-workers. With the Happy Committee we talk about how we can take care of our patients and helping with there needs while they are here at the hospital with us. We all know it's very important to treat others as you want to be treated. In the Happy Committee we have meetings to discuss what we can do to be a better team player.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/Phlebotomist
UT Health Science Center At Tyler
06.2023 - Current
Pharmaceutical Transport Route
Hackbarth Delivery Service
08.2021 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician/ Med Surge Unit
UT Health Science Center
08.2019 - 08.2021
Rehab Nurse Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2019
No Degree - License Vocational Nurse
Tyler Junior College
05.2001 -
No Degree - Nursing Prerequisites
Tyler Junior College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
05.2001 -
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