Richard Morel
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional experienced in patient care and emergency response. Skilled in observing patient conditions and promptly communicating with nursing staff to improve safety and care quality. Knowledgeable in documentation procedures and mobility assistance. Team-oriented and adaptable, with strong capabilities in customer service, multitasking, and time management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Dialysis Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth patient flow during treatments.
- Supported patients emotionally by providing compassionate care and active listening.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Restocked medical supplies in patient care unit to ensure availability.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Assistant Lab Technician
Hospital Salvations Army
Fond des Nègres , Nippes Department
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Supported laboratory staff with sample preparation and organization tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Managed inventory of lab supplies and reported shortages to supervisors.
- Documented test results accurately for review by senior technicians and physicians.
- Analyzed data using statistical software packages such as SPSS or SAS.
- Prepared specimens for analysis, including centrifuging and staining slides.
- Assisted senior technicians with complex testing procedures.
Education
GED -
Université Royale D’Haïti
Port-Au-Prince, Haïti06-2019
High School Diploma -
College Andrique Morisseau
Fond Des Negres09-2013
Skills
- Vital signs assessment
- Electrocardiogram testing
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Phlebotomy procedures
- IV placement
- Basic life support
- Infection control
- Patient care standards
- Patient record management
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Crisis management
- Body mechanics
- Bed setup
- Patient instruction
- CPR credential
Languages
English, French, Creole
Professional
Affiliations
- Volunteer
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Dialysis Center
01.2024 - 07.2024
Assistant Lab Technician
Hospital Salvations Army
06.2016 - 08.2019
GED -
Université Royale D’Haïti
High School Diploma -
College Andrique Morisseau