Regina Adames
Garfield,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Patient Care Technician with experience at Englewood Health, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient comfort and safety through effective support and emotional care, contributing to improved workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Englewood Health
Englewood, NJ
08.2020 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities for patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Supported nurses with routine procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Washington Avenue Pediatrics
Bergenfield, NJ
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted in patient intake and documentation processes, ensuring accuracy of medical records.
- Supported physicians during examinations and procedures, enhancing patient care experience.
- Managed appointment scheduling and follow-ups to optimize clinic workflow.
- Educated families on vaccine schedules and health practices, promoting preventive care.
- Assisted doctors with exams and procedures, ensuring optimal patient comfort and care.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary equipment and supplies, optimizing efficiency during appointments.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to effective communication among medical team members.
- Established trusting relationships with patients and families, fostering a positive atmosphere during visits.
- Improved clinic organization through diligent inventory management and supply ordering.
- Ensured hygienic environment, sterilized medical instruments and disinfected examination rooms, preventing cross-contamination.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting in routine physical examinations for children, ensuring comfort and safety throughout process.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Teaneck Pediatrics
Teaneck, NJ
04.2013 - 06.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinical areas, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Monitored vital signs and performed routine tests, contributing to accurate patient assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline administrative processes for improved efficiency.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families, fostering a welcoming clinic environment.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient pediatric care.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, facilitating seamless continuity of care for patients in need of additional services.
- Reduced errors by verifying medication dosages before administration as per physician orders.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for improved patient flow and reduced wait times.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Hohokus Rets
Nutley, NJSkills
- Patient observation
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Patient services
- Professional bedside manner
- Adaptable
- Data collection
- Infection prevention
- Emotional support
- Medical equipment operation
- Qualified in patient transport
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Safety protocols
- Patient advocacy
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Basic nursing care
- Bed preparation
- Restocking supplies
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Calm under stress
- Patient assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Englewood Health
08.2020 - Current
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Washington Avenue Pediatrics
09.2019 - 08.2020
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Teaneck Pediatrics
04.2013 - 06.2019
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Hohokus Rets